How do you know if a friend is truly devoted—or just using you? Oscar Wilde’s The Devoted Friend is a sharp, witty, and slightly unsettling tale that exposes the dark side of one-sided friendships. Through the seemingly simple story of a kind-hearted gardener and his 'generous' friend, Wilde delivers a biting lesson about selfishness, manipulation, and the true cost of being too nice.

In this episode of Timeless Tales, James unpacks Wilde’s clever storytelling and explores how this 19th-century fable still applies today. Are you the devoted friend—or the one taking advantage? Listen now and find out!