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Bullish: Three Career F*ckups I Made So You Don’t Have To

Bullish: Three Career F*ckups I Made So You Donât Have To

Some people are successful just because they’re lucky. Some people are successful due to such a confluence of luck and aptitude that it’s impossible to sort out: Ivanka Trump sounds like a pretty cool lady, but it’s impossible for anyone to know if she would’ve done well if not born a Trump.

While I certainly feel privileged to have been born in a nation with good public schools, impeccable sanitation, and lack of Sharia law, I do like to point out that most of what I talk about in Bullish was learned by me in extremely painful ways: I have declared bankruptcy, I have lived in an East Harlem drug den, I have been an awkward sixteen-year-old who had never shaken hands before.

It’s “I Regret Everything” week here at TheGloss! So, here are some ginormous mistakes I’ve made that you don’t have to!

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Party Favors: I’m Married To Superman

Party Favors: I'm Married To Superman

Remember that congressman who resigned over his Craigslist personals ad? Well, it turns out it might not just have been women he was hunting for… – Gawker

This couple’s cartoon wedding included such spectacular moments as the bride, who was Jessica Rabbit, walking down the aisle to the tune of the Star Wars theme. Now THAT’S dedication. – The Daily Mail

Notable: all the upheaval concerning Planned Parenthood and reproductive health. This has been all over the news recently; check this out and stay informed. – College Candy

A woman in Beijing posted a nude video of her 26-year-old daughter on the internet. Arranged marriage superplan? Or icky pimping-out of offspring? – Nerve

Whose sweatpants are YOU wearing? – The College Crush More »

Party Favors: How To Make Your Unmentionables Smell Like Violets

Party Favors: How To Make Your Unmentionables Smell Like Violets

According to Dr. J. Rutgers, “If… small traces of oil of turpentine are swallowed or even inhaled the urine will assume a pleasant odour of violets.” Gee, turn-of-the-century sex was weird! – The Hairpin

Sting and the Police had it right: Hearts beat in synchronicity when we’re in love. – Your Tango

The rules of the dating game according to JWow. Reliable source: Yea or nay? – My Daily

Here’s a list of 6 frequently-committed bedroom faux pas. Got any to add? – College Candy

What better way to protest heightened security than by drawing a 220ft-long penis on a drawbridge? – Buzzfeed

The good; the bad; the really, REALLY bitter: Valentine’s Day according to Craigslist! – Nerve More »

Party Favors: Hobo Killer! Qu’est-Ce Que C’est!

Party Favors: Hobo Killer! Qu'est-Ce Que C'est!

A date with a hobo killer: Fun? Or utterly, utterly terrifying? – The Frisky

Loving more than one partner may not be the norm; but maybe the norm is overrated. – YourTango

In the great “Casablanca” of life, there are Rick Blaines and there are Victor Laszlos. Who do you root for, and does this mean that we’re living in a Post-Romantic age?- The Huffington Post

When discussing ladybits, the letter “j” shouldn’t really be coming into play. We’re all grownups here, right? – Betty Confidential

The early-20s dry spell: fact or fiction? – The College Crush

Congressman resigns from the House of Representatives after shirtless photo appears on Craigslist personals. Man, that Craigslist sure knows how to have a good time! – Buzzfeed More »

Party Favors: Doing It for Science

Party Favors: Doing It for Science

Scientific Method, meet Craigslist Personals. Everyone acquainted? Then let’s begin… – Nerve

How do men think? Take a trip inside the twisting, turning corridors of the male mind. – AOL Health

Turn the stereo off IMMEDIATELY if one of these five songs ever claws its horrifying way forth. – HowAboutWe

Man trying to sell his couch accidentally sexts 9-year-old. Guess that’s one way to sell a couch… – Buzzfeed

Wondering why it’s so hard to date in New York? It may not be “them.” – The Village Voice

Hey, guess what? Most people aren’t telepathic. Solution? Talk to each other! – The College Crush More »

Party Favors: Congratulations, You’re a Freak

Party Favors: Congratulations, You're a Freak

Not a Valentine’s Day fan? Now, there’s a new holiday just for you: “Break Up With Your Ex” Day is on February 13. Time to defriend him once and for all. – YourTango

Time to come out of the closet … as a sex freak. – College Candy

How celibate is your relationship? (Don’t worry, “not at all” is an option.) – Blisstree

Yes, you can be a feminist and still appreciate the art of chivalry. In some places, they’re just called manners. – The Frisky

Tips for the perfect date at a museum include “don’t give your own mini-tour” and “pick a time it’s not super crowded.” – HowAboutWe

Are you guilty of “financial infidelity,” also known as being dishonest about money? – MyDaily

Life advice: if you’re posting pictures of your for-rent apartment on Craigslist, make sure your dildo isn’t in the shots. – Nerve More »

Party Favors: If He Can’t Spell Your Last Name, He’s Probably Not the One

Party Favors: If He Can't Spell Your Last Name, He's Probably Not the One

Butterfaces, rejoice: if your body is decent, he’ll still take you home.  Lemondrop

If you need to refill your Xanax prescription before spending time with him, he’s probably not the one.  The Frisky

You might have a boyfriend, but you probably have less friends.  The Star

New study says people who have one-night stands feel as fulfilled as people in committed relationships.  The Med Guru

Craigslist ends its “adult services” section; creeps find other sites to seek pleasure.  Examiner San Francisco

Have you always dreamed about your proposal day?  Marie Claire More »

Party Favors: The Title for ‘World’s Biggest Boobs’ is Now Vacant

Party Favors: The Title for 'World's Biggest Boobs' is Now Vacant

Brit boy band, JLS, is launching a safe sex campaign by selling condoms with their pictures on it. I’m not exactly sure if this is promoting safe sex or narcissism. – Sky News

Sheyla Hershey, the woman with the world’s biggest boobs, removed her 38M (!!) implants today after developing staph and strep infections. But if she is no longer the bearer of biggest boobs, who is? – Huffington Post

The German Communist Party sent pens that display a naked woman with just one click to young students. Damn Communists. – Crushable

Since the fallout of Craigslist’s adult services section, a new forum for prostitute reviews has emerged and the only way it’s getting away with promoting prostitution is by claiming all reviews as fictional. – TresSugar More »