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Diem Of The Week

Here’s what else is trending on Diem…

1. am i bi w preference for girls or do i just not like guys?

2. What is the craziest thing your kid has ever done?    

3. Next weekend, my partner of almost a year is going to his best mates stag do. They plan do doing some pretty fun activities, like go carting and pool, but I’m a little worried that strippers might get involved.

4. I am crying rn cause my sister said I smell...    

5. does anyone else feel like tip culture is getting out of hand???   

Word Of The Week

side friend /saɪd frɛnd/
noun phrase

A friend who is not a close friend, and who is only spoken to in specific instances eg. “i always feel like the side friend. always. it never fails. i’m not the main friend for anyone except if somebody needs homework help or needs a listening ear.”

What if money *can* buy happiness?

Gretchen Rubin

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Apr 16

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What else Diemers are talking about

👀 How do I stop angry crying?   

👀 is it normal to fall in love with your gay best friend?   

👀 My best friend just asked me to be her maid of honor but the guy she is with is verbally and spiritually abusive.

👀 Does anyone else vomit during sex and unable to stop it?

👀 Is it wrong to bite my bf?   

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