About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of love and generosity, exploring how to protect oneself and loved ones from being taken advantage of while maintaining an open heart.

Send us Fan Mail Some people don’t just accept kindness, they consume it. We’re candid about what it’s like to be the kind of person who will give time, energy, money, and care without keeping score, and how easily that generosity can attract people who take advantage. We also wrestle with the protective side of love: as spouses, how do we shield each other from being used without hardening our hearts or turning into someone we don’t recognise? Then the conversation turns to family, es...

People in this episode

Host: Victora Cuore

Topics covered

• boundaries
• love
• generosity
• relationships
• family
• self-protection

Keywords

• boundaries

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