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Also, a woman opened her friend’s fridge and was so upset by what she found, she ended the friendship. Is it okay to expect your friends to abstain from the same things?

Plus, a burning question for Clare Stephens: Did she and Jessie ever just think it would be easier to marry twins. Bombshells ahead.

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Em: The Testaments on Disney+, the Handmaid's Tale sequel.
Holly: This Is A Gardening Show on Netflix and hosted by Zach Galifianakis.
Clare: Striped shirt "dupes" from Cotton On.
Emily (Bonus): The Mamamia podcast But Are You Happy? — specifically the episode on boundaries.

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