@dragonxcore just because you play a girl does not mean its a "girls game". How many games do you think girls play in which they steer some male protagonist? Show a little mental flexibility please. Might help you understood women a tad better too. Additoinally Badges are not worth anything, no badge "forces" you to anything.
I played a career slut, whenever a career option pops up, drop the guy you have take the option and get the next best one, finished with 707, 3 stars and the guy of my dreams. Dont know his traits tough, was to superficial for that :-)... the way to 5 stars seems to get a good guy in your twenties tough.
@flightfree, you have to trade more opium, make *every* deal on a nonrisky port regardless of price (you have to keep them addicted), and make risky deals if there is a hugh quantity (regardless of price)