Topic: Love

Why Is A Wedding The Only Happy Ending For Women?

Why Is A Wedding The Only Happy Ending For Women?

I know that in Shakespeare, the definition of a comedy as opposed to a tragedy, is something that ends with a wedding instead of a death. I know that weddings are traditionally seen as happy endings. I just thought that, by 2012, for feminist characters like Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) on 30 Rock, there might be a different option. Or, as Liz Lemon might say, “blerg.” More »

The Right Words: Life, Love & Career Advice The Gloss Writers Are Most Grateful For

The Right Words: Life, Love & Career Advice The Gloss Writers Are Most Grateful For

When people offer their guidance in a genuine manner, it can be one of the most valuable gifts you’ll ever receive. Therefore, we’re going to share the best advice we’ve ever received in the categories of “Career,” “Love” and “Self.” These may explain some of the methods to our individual madnesses, but mostly, we just hope one (or more!) of these tidbits helps you, too. More »

It’s Not That Great To Be The Girl Everyone “Loves To Hate.”

It's Not That Great To Be The Girl Everyone "Loves To Hate."

Look. I know, it seems like being the girl “everyone loves to hate” has some significant perks. Veronica Lodge had really good clothes. Blair Waldorf knows how to rock headbands. Brenda Walsh was the only interesting person to watch on 90210. All of them are girls you can love to hate, and all of them are compelling, and they all have really great hair. Another thing they have in common is not being real people. More »