Things I Learned From Sex And The City

Sex And The City has been off the air for almost 10 years, but who's counting? There's not a day that goes by that I don't use some aspect of something I learned from the 4 greatest fictitious ladies on TV. Between questioning everything and making disastrous relationship choices, Carrie and the girls actually taught us die hard fans tons of useful real life skills.

What I learned from Charlotte:
Always, always believe in love. Even when it's a huge disaster- everything happens for a reason. Don't give up hope. The one you're looking for is out there. Sometimes you have to play by classic relationship rules, and sometimes you just have to do what you think is right no matter what rules you're breaking. It's okay to stand up for yourself, even if you aren't accustomed to being so outspoken. It's a good thing if your friends are wilder than you are, they'll bring out a different side of yourself.

What I learned from Miranda:
Never apologize for making more money than someone you're with. Never apologize for being a woman good at what is considered traditionally a man's job. Have a baby when you want, with who you want, regardless of whether or not you expect help or anyone to understand. It's totally okay to be a working mom. Sometimes you'll have to do things for the best interest of your family, even if means you have to do things you don't want to, like moving away from your friends. It's okay to be the friend that gives the tough love and tells them when they're acting like idiots.

What I learned from Samantha:
Love yourself, first and foremost, and always more than you love someone you're with. Make a name for yourself, whether its for your good or bad behavior. Only ever be the guest star in a threesome. Dating the same person more than once is almost always a bad idea. You don't owe anyone an explanation about your sexual history, if you're okay with it, that's all that matters. Try everything once. Respect your friends' decisions, even if you don't necessarily agree with them.

What I learned from Carrie: (this is a truncated list)
Don't be naked on your book cover. You will have that one ex that will try and mess with your life any/every time you're happy. Sometimes you have to know when to walk away, even if you know you'll wind up trying again. It's okay to be a homewrecker sometimes. Don't spend more on your shoes than you do on your home. Wear whatever you want, regardless of how out of the box it is. You're either the simple girl or the wild girl, and you need someone just as wild as you are. You can't change a man. Don't ever settle for love that is anything less than fabulous.

There is, of course, many more lessons, but these are the main ones. If you've somehow managed to live this long without being totally engrossed in the show, you need to fix that. And if you've been a fan as long as I have, you abso-fucking-lutely should know this all already.