Can You Trust Online Reviews?

In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we dive into the messy truth about Google reviews, online ratings, and whether you can actually trust them.

From a gluten-free fish and chip disaster to a high-end vintage shop with a 1.7 rating — we explore:

Why online reviews are often emotional

How personality clashes affect ratings

When negative reviews are valid (and when they’re not)

The psychology behind customer feedback

Why detailed reviews matter more than star ratings

Should you email a company before leaving a bad review?

Are Google reviews reliable in 2026?

We unpack how personal expectations, mood, and communication styles shape online feedback — and why your experience may be completely different from someone else’s.

If you've ever relied on reviews before ordering food, booking a hotel, or buying clothing online… this episode is for you.

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Have you ever seen a dog and instantly thought, yep, that makes sense for that owner? Or noticed couples who’ve been together for years starting to look eerily similar? In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack the idea that animals, partners and even friendships can start to mirror each other over time. They talk pet personalities, matching outfits, shared energy, attraction, environment versus genetics, and whether similarity is comforting or just plain weird. It’s a light, curious conversation about identity, connection, and how much we actually influence the beings closest to us.

Topics covered

• Do pets really look like their owners
• Personality versus physical resemblance
• Couples dressing alike and shared style
• How long-term relationships shape behaviour and energy
• Environment, genetics and influence
• Why similarity can feel comforting or unsettling

Have you ever looked at a couple or a pet-owner duo and thought, yep… they totally match?

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Jealousy gets a bad reputation, but what if it isn’t always toxic or controlling? In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack a real-life situation that sparked jealousy, control, vulnerability, and a deeper conversation about love languages, boundaries, and emotional safety in relationships. They talk honestly about owning jealousy without shame, the difference between control and communication, and how unmet needs can quietly turn into resentment when they’re not voiced. This is a nuanced conversation about trust, compromise, and why jealousy might actually be pointing you toward something important.

Topics covered

• Jealousy in relationships and why it shows up
• The difference between control and vulnerability
• Love languages and unmet emotional needs
• Dancing as a love language
• Boundaries, safety, and emotional honesty
• Why avoiding jealousy conversations can cause more harm

Have you ever felt jealous but didn’t say anything because you didn’t want to seem needy or controlling?

Related episodes:

31: Is Jealousy Actually Healthy?

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