bad dates

07 Aug 2017

The Futility of Rock Climbing, and also Life

People invest a lot of time, money and effort climbing walls to nothing. This sisyphean hobby is the perfect metaphor for most of life. It’s hard, feelings of accomplishment are fleeting, and we don’t have to do it. The first time I went rock climbing was at summer camp. My parents

Kaytlin Bailey 0
19 May 2015

Ask A Grown Up: Ex Sex And How To Avoid Dating Assholes

Good afternoon, Broke-Asses! So, here’s something personal about me: I’m married. To an awesome guy who loves me and treats me well and encourages me to follow my dreams. His name is Paul. He is British (ie: sexy as fuck) and my very favorite person in the world, besides my

Kate Rice - Supposed Grown Up 0
02 Dec 2024

The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
30 Aug 2010

How To Exit A Bad Date

Whether it’s a blind date, online date, or just a date that didn’t exactly go as you thought it would, there is possibly no more anxiety-inducing feeling than being stuck on a date that is either excruciatingly boring, awkward or just going horribly wrong. So, how exactly does one get

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0