What happens when a picture-perfect marriage is built on control, dependence, and fear?

In this episode of We Relate, we dive into The Housemaid and the relationship between Nina and Andrew.

Behind the wealth, beautiful mansion, and seemingly perfect family lies a much darker reality shaped by emotional abuse, manipulation, isolation, financial dependence, and unequal power.

Through the story of Nina, Andrew, and Millie, we explore toxic relationships, controlling partners, family trauma, codependency, and the blurred line between victim, rescuer, and persecutor.

What do you think Nina and Andrew got wrong? Share your thoughts in the comments and join us for the next episode of We Relate — a podcast where we talk about the relationships of characters from world culture.

Why do relationships that look perfect from the outside end up unhappy? Is it true that the best gift for a daughter is Islam? And can truly infuriating neighbors make you fall back in love with life?

Hi, I'm Nasta! And I'm Sim. This is We Relate, a podcast where we talk about the relationships of characters from world culture — in movies, shows, books, and more.

We talk about relationships through stories and through our own lives, imperfections and all. We call things by their real names and try to understand the logic behind people's actions.

This podcast is for anyone who wants honest, human companionship and candor — without expert anAlysis.A new conversation every week.

First episode — August 15th.