The PopWatch Confessional (Vol. 50: The moment you actually related to 'Sex and the City' edition)

Cindy Mon, May 18, 2009 at 06:45 AM EST

Michelle Sat, May 17, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

The moment when Carrie calls Big and tells him to meet her, they argue about which entrance is which, and then she asks him, "Don't you want to stand still with me?" And he wraps an arm around her and they stand there.

After all the ups and downs, she found someone to be level with, and I was at that point in my life, and it was a very touching moment.

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OMG!! i luvv sex and the cityy i love the show and the MOVIEE i SOO think you should make a new one!! i read the ideas you had about all the girls and i think you should make carrey's life a little more exciting... but i luvv the idea about Charlotte but i think its soo sad i cant wait for the movie to come outt!!!! ahh!!!
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CK Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 01:06 AM EST

I identify with Carrie although I'm not a writer and I don't live in New York. Her relationship with Mr Big was similar to my first love (although they worked out and now I'm married to someone much better for me). Even when I watch old episodes, it brings me back to old times...

Miranda wannabe Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 02:04 AM EST

When Carrie goes into therapy after breaking with up with Mr. Big the second time...enter Jon Bon Jovi (yummy) and she has her 'breakthrough' moment---wow. Yep, I related! I also realized how smart the show was when I saw that well-written, smart, sexy episode.

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Sophie Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:00 PM EST

What is really memorable for me was when Big informs Carrie he is now engaged to Natasha after attempting to be 'friends'. It's the Hubble episode. But yeah I have felt that angry that he'd string me along and then ditch me for some bimbo! Or Idiot Stick Figure with No Soul!

SATC fan Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 09:49 PM EST

It's hard to remember the single moment or episode that "hooked" me, but it didn't take long for me to become really attached to the series and the characters once it started appearing in syndication & the DVDs were released (I don't have HBO, so I was always wondering what all the fuss was about, especially during the build-up to the series finale). Overall, two aspects of the show I really relate to are: 1) how the girls are so loyal to and protective of each other and 2) Carrie's on-again/off-again relationship with an emotionally unavailable man who caused her a lot of pain. I had a similar "Big"-type relationship in my twenties and then finally met a handsome, sweet, emotionally open guy who loved me. The difference is--I married my Aidan, and am so happy that I did!

Nichelle Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 01:34 PM EST

I connected with Sex and the City by season two. I was in my twenties and I never knew women could be so frank, so fabulous and free. I was hooked.
The funny part is, in my twenties I couldn't truly relate to their issues, but now that I am in my thirties, allot of that stuff happens to me now. Being that I am a thirty four year old single woman. LOL!

Candace Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

I love all these episodes too. Thought I would add, the time Samantha gets sick and realizes she has no one to take care of her. But, then the girls (or was it just carrie?) come over and take care of her. Like the shoe episode, it was one of those episides that was spot on about what it is like to be a single woman in the city.

Lauren Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 02:57 PM EST

My favorite episode was when they all go to the Hamptons and Carrie sees Big for the first time since Paris... with Natasha by his side. This episode in so many ways impacts the entire rest of the series, especially her relationships with Big and Aidan. I think in this moment Carrie becomes so real because she is seeing someone she is still in love with... with someone else (and threw up because of it). You totally get on her side and feel for her... because nobody wants to see their ex with somebody else...

MimiDee Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 01:15 PM EST

There are so many SATC episodes that I relate to and love...but the one that probably spoke to me the most was "A Woman's Right to Shoes." I loved Carrie's reactions and righteous anger to the whole shoe-theft debacle and the judgements placed on her by the Tatum O'Neal character. Those ending scenes were like a "hell yeah!" for any single woman who's ever been judged for choosing to be unmarried or without kids. Totally affirming and beautiful ending to that episode!

sherry rodriquez Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 12:11 AM EST

The first time I saw it, it was like a flashback of when I was in my twenties. There were 4 of us. We talked like they did and lived our lives like they did. We cryed and laughed about our loves and our sex lives. And like them, our lives are still playing out.

Karolina Thu, May 29, 2008 at 06:15 AM EST

I am in my late 20's and the lives of me and my girlfriends are a true reflection of the show, not because we try to be like the girls but because it just IS. I had a Mr. Big...I moved to my "Paris" (Australia) not with my Russian lover because I kept My Aidan. Now I am coming home to have my sunday breakfast with the girls. SATC was a blessing in my life and I am truly grateful.

Heather Fri, May 23, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

I have been a huge fan for many years. I have the collection ov dvd and watch it when Im sitting home alone. Even girls nights we pop it in. I actually got a chance to meet SJP and froze! I couldnt speak at all and she kept asking me if I was ok! HA!! Anyway, I have many many favorites but one of the bost is the one where she runs into Big on the street right after his and Natasha engagement party at the Plaza and she asks him why wasnt it her? "Your girl is lovely Hubble..... I dont get it... And you never did"......

Michelle Fri, May 23, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

As a childfree by choice woman, I'm going to say "A Woman's Right to Shoes." Carrie's choices are no better or worse than her married, childed friend, and deserved the same treatment. The part where that cow was told to take her brats out of the store, followed by Carrie receiving the shoes, is one of the best I've ever seen.

jenn Fri, May 23, 2008 at 08:03 AM EST

The episode "La Douleur Exquise". When Big & Carrie were talking in the kitchen about him moving Paris. It struck me really hard... that was me & my boyfriend at that moment. Maybe thats why I'm so excited to see if they marry. Parts of their relationship are the closest I've ever seen to real issues some of us face. I have a Mr. Big...

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:57 PM EST

The episode where Miranda's mother died, and the girls all came to the funeral....that really did it for me. The minister fouls up the family names during the eulogy, and poor Miranda is there all by herself. Samantha's emotions come gushing out. As the family leaves the service, Miranda is overcome, alone, and Carrie comes running to be by her side. And as they both reach the back of the church, they see their guys....Steve and Aidan. It was a touching and real episode.

Sandy Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:29 PM EST

I loved the show from the start but it was the introduction of Steve that took the show to a new level for me, largely because his and Miranda's relationship reminded me a lot of me and my guy. In fact, my boyfriend was just so-so on the series and he ended up being as addicted to it as I was because he saw Steve and Harry as relatable 'real guys'. In fact, we were away on vacation when the series finale aired for the first time and he made sure to book a hotel that got HBO so we wouldn't miss it (and he did that without me even asking him to!)

Ms Beez Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:19 PM EST

Geez its been awhile, I know it was when Carrie and Big hadnt been having
sex in awhile. I love all the ladies, but actually the one I most identify with is Samantha. I'm older and all the fireworks, and mushy stuff of love
are to fairy-talish. I just love the
company and perks of a man without all
the baggage that comes when committing
to one guy. Is she still gonna be with
that young hunk who stuck by her side
during the cancer episodes?

Laura Mon, May 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST

The episode Entitled "La Douleur Exquise" or something like that, I was in a relationship a lot like Big's and Carrie's and I was staying in it for the exquisite pain. It was this aha moment for me, I could totally see myself in Carrie.

Michelle Sat, May 17, 2008 at 05:19 PM EST

Also,
I'm dating Mr. Big. Only his name isn't John, it's justin, and I hate/love him, and he doesn't want to ever settle down, but he keeps stringing me along. Oh, and like Carrie, I'm a libra, so we live for this sort of self-abuse I guess.

Michelle Sat, May 17, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

The moment when Carrie calls Big and tells him to meet her, they argue about which entrance is which, and then she asks him, "Don't you want to stand still with me?" And he wraps an arm around her and they stand there.

After all the ups and downs, she found someone to be level with, and I was at that point in my life, and it was a very touching moment.

yo Fri, May 16, 2008 at 04:52 PM EST

Miranda, hands down, almost perfectly describes my life.. Okay, so I'm a 21-year old gay ma, but I work in a law office, I'm cynical, and I have the same haircut (unintentional). Her relationship with Steve semi-mirrors one I have with a friend; a constant back-and-forth. I can also relate to the episode where her mom died. When my grandmother passed away (again, not the same, but whatev) I tried my best to be really strong about it, and then just broke down when a friend just looked at me on stage(during a play we were in- college theatre) and mouthed "I'm sorry"... I just lost it

Abby Fri, May 16, 2008 at 10:14 AM EST

So many... and I'm still in my twenties. Absolutely the one where Berger flirts with her all day and then casually mentions his girlfriend and she describes it as a bomb going off. It feels exactly like that and has happened to me at least twice. I also (unsuccessfully) tried to have a relationship with a f** buddy. The ep where she bought a whole new outfit just to impress Natasha is sooo true. Then when they criticize her for everything from her name to her spelling abilities to the fact that she gained 10 pounds in college. Women completely do that when their ex finds someone new. It was hilariously close to home.

Rachel Thu, May 15, 2008 at 07:31 AM EST

When my fiance and I moved out of state to be closer to his family and start our life together, at first I had some trouble finding a job. So, in the midst of the ever-stressful search for employment in an unfamiliar state, I would watch old episodes of Sex and the City On Demand. I missed my girlfriends desparately and watching the show reminded me of them so much. It wasn't so much about the men, or the dating for me when I watched, it was about the connection Carrie has with her three best girl friends. We can all see ourselves in Carrie and we can all relate to her in some way. Whenever I missed my friends or felt homesick, I would put on Sex and the City and it always made me cheer up.

sassy Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 04:01 AM EST

I watched a few later episodes with my roommate who was obsessed. I connected when she started dating Aidan and he tries to help her when her computer crashes but she freaks out on getting used to his help and then having him leave. Then when she screws Aidan over repeatedly I stopped watching- the show made me feel more for him than her. My roomie did make me watch one scene where we find out that he married and has a kid so I could get some closure.

Blair Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 02:13 PM EST

uhm, I entered the thirties today...yep, freshly thirty...but, I have to stop watching Sex and the City because too much happens that I can relate to. I don't want to see that I will be single for the next ten years and loaded out of my mind.

postsoviet Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST

Jack Berger breaking up with Carrie on a Post-It Note. A guy once dumped me OVER MSN MESSENGER. Not an e-mail, not a sticky, nothing personal - but in a pseudo-chatroom!!! And he had the gonads nine months later to MESSAGE ME AND TELL ME HE MISSED ME!! I watched that episode after each of those incidents, and the resulting "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice" episode. (Sam and the angry girl in the tube top LOL)

JenC Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

When Big's wife sent out the thank-you note with the grammatical error, Carrie was so gratified. I could totally relate to that.

newshound23 Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 12:24 PM EST

Yep, the episode where Carrie buys an expensive baby gift for her bitchy friend and her shoes are stolen, and her friend won't reimburse her. I have spent thousands of dollars on engagement, wedding, shower, and baby gifts for friends and family members-and I love that they are all so happy-but if I never get married and in a perfect world I would REALLY love my own party where I can create my own registry!

Alison Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

My SATC moment is the "new yankee" episode. After breaking up with a love--I found the PERFECT guy. Granted, he was no new yankee---but still amazing. I couldn't make it work because I wasn't ready yet---but he did make my "Big" jealous! Sometimes I wonder how life may be different if I met my "New Yankee" now :)

Curly Haired ep? Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:41 AM EST

Hey Ladies - lots of you mentioned the curly haired girl ep and i can't remember it for the life of me, what season and ep, do you happen to know? I MUST go watch it :)

Adele Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST

There were 2 moments, the time they had the conversation about the "goody drawer", which I have, and when Carrie tried to have a relationship with her "F" buddy, which I've tried to do as well. Once I realized these women were having conversations that i've had with my girlfriends almost word for word, i was hooked.

Kristi Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:11 AM EST

Well i was a single(ish) college girl going to school in Laramie Wyo, i still always felt i could relate, especially to the relationship angles, both with the girlfriends and their men... It's hard to remember, been a while but... I always could relate to the Aidan vs. Big pieces and sometimes i felt like they were pulling feelings right out of my head and I also could totally relate when Carrie lost her Carrie Necklace, and how Aleksander tries to replace it, GAH as if!? Oh how i miss it, hope the movie is good!

Amy Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM EST

I had a Mr. Big and I married him. It took 3 periods of dating over 8 years, but I believed in the SATC ending because I know it can happen. Sometimes people just need time to grow up a little.

There were always a lot of true little "moments" throughout SATC, but I thought the show overall was very unrealistic. I lived in Manhattan for 3 1/2 years and I couldn't have handled all those late nights, impossibly high heels - oh, and men just falling off trees. That is so not how life is!

Jodi G Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST

I recently re-watched the episode where Steve moves in with Miranda. My roommate and I (we've been living together for 5 years) are now both in our first serious relationships and she's moving in with her boyfriend soon, which lead to an awkward talk with me and my boyfriend...

TR Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:43 AM EST

Best moment about Sex and th City, a Family guy episode, quote "They let Jessica Parker's face on TV and she looks like a foot !"
Very true.

GeeMoney Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:01 AM EST

The one where Richard won't give Samantha the PR job because she's a woman and how they talk about how they can't cry at work. That didn't hit home to me until the day I got so mad at my supervisor that I had to go into the bathroom stall and cry!

Nicole Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 08:42 AM EST

I have loved SATC ever since I started watching it on TBS and have caught up on DVD. And I never thought it related to me until the episode where Carrie first meets Berger. She has this great day with him and then finds out that he has a girlfriend. The exact same thing happened to me and it sucks as much as you can imagine if it's never happened to you. And then at the end she says that the loneliness is palpable and it really is.

klo Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 10:17 PM EST

Lots of ones already mentioned, and recently saw the 'carrie toots in bed with big' episode, and thought it wrecked the relationship -- relatable...

had the whole 'just you?' cr ap when i bought my own place

single gal Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 08:00 PM EST

Wow! It is so vindicating to read all of these comments. I'm a 44 year old divorced woman with a Mr. Big of her own... sometimes I feel like I'm the only single woman alive. (Living in Western NY doesn't help.) Thanks, all of you, for reminding me that although the SATC girls were fiction, there are a LOT of us out here that can relate. Oh and I use the Miranda choking and having to Heimlich herself story a lot- I teach college biology and when I talk about the respiratory system it 's a perfect fit. LOL

sandra Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 06:58 PM EST

Not a life defining moment, but I related when the ladies get a Brazillian and feel naked down there for the first time. Also Sam and finding the first white hair...

Tracey Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 05:45 PM EST

The scene I related to the most was when Charlotte was bemoaning the fact that she hasn't met "the one" and she says something like, "I've been dating since I was fifteen, I'm exhausted, where is he?"

Also, as previously mentioned quite a few times, the scene with Miranda and the chocolate cake in the garbage.

Ann Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 02:32 PM EST

When Carrie and the girls were quoting lines from "The Way We Were" and applying them to their own lives; and then Carrie says goodbye to Big outside his engagement party. This was the first episode that really "got" me as I could relate in a number of ways.

Beth Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

I wish the characters didn't end up in serious relationships (starting in season 5). The show was great when they were struggling with finding the right guy.

Marmar Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

At 36 and still single I can very easily relate to the show. Not the expensive clothes, apartments and jobs, but the situations. Two that stand out, Carrie has a one night stand with a younger man after a break up with big and states something along the lines of "I am too old for the men of past and not old enough for the men of my future" Applied 7 years ago and still does today. Miranda attends her Mothers funeral, she’s the only single member of her family walking down the church isle behind the casket and gets the most crushing look on her face when she realizes she’s hurting and has no one to lean on for support. Painful to watch until Carrie rushes to her side.

Steve Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

For me, the moment that really hit home was when a guy broke up with Carrie using a sticky note. One of my ex-boyfriends broke up with me in an e-mail, so I could really relate to Carrie's anger and frustration over that.

Honeybee Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 11:29 AM EST

Never took to the show. I too was in my 20s when it began and am now in my 30s, living in New York. It just didn't ever resemble my life, and I found it dull. (If anything, my life is better. Not materially, but it has more depth.) In fact, I have never gotten through a full episode. Don't get me wrong, I have friends who loved the show - but everyone I know agrees it is a fantasy. And frankly, it's far more of a gay man's fantasy than a woman's, as far as I'm concerned. But hey, I never did get through a full episode.

a Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST

To Andrea - I had the same experience! Just out of curiosity I straightened my (VERY) curly hair... a LOT more guys checked me out. Weird, because they all SAY they like curly hair... but I would never give up my curly hair. Like Carrie, it's a signal of being complicated and embracing it... if more guys would watch SATC they would KNOW to stay away from us if they weren't willing to deal with complicated! :)

Rusty Noonan Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 06:23 AM EST

I am Miranda which is quite frightening. And many nights I have had wonderful dates with my TIVO. I just sat there and watched her watching the British show over and over and thought "that's me watching The View (excecpt with no hot guy).

chelly Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 01:44 AM EST

I have two: 1) The curly hair episode. Not b/c I have curly hair, but because I was the complicated girl and he needed simple. 2)The one where they go to BED and Carrie goes off about Berger to his friends. Not my finest moment. eek

Beth Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 01:17 AM EST

I refused to watch an episode because I was never a SJP fan. Then one night (when there was nothing else on) I caught a rerun of the episode "Where's Theres Smoke" and loved it! A show with four friends sitting around talking about their love lives (or lack of one) over brunch hooked me. I am not really looking forward to the movie because I really think the show started going downhill in season 5.

April Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST

In the episode of Carrie's book release party. She says something like, "I'm lonely. The loneliness is palpable." It sucks when all these great things are happening in your life and you don't have anyone to share it with.

Gretchen Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST

I have a Mr.Big. I love my bf now, but i dont know what would happen if the other came back into my life.

My best friends and I used to watch the show together every week. I've moved away, another has gotten married, but we all have a date to see it together the day it opens.

Michelle T. (Chicago area) Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 08:01 PM EST

My S&TC moment was Carrie's 35th birthday, when the one where the ladies aer in the coffee shop and Charlotte says, "Why can't we be each other's soulmates, and men can just be these really cute, nice guys that we have fun with?" I think that is the pivotal statement of the whole series. I will always be the most important thing in my life, and my teenage son is #2. My family as a whole is #3 and my few life-long friends as a whole are #4; a man will be very lucky to be #5. Too many women define their life by whether they have a man in it. What a pity!

Angela Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 04:29 PM EST

The one where Miranda thinks she's completely screwed up because she can't say 'I love you' to Blair Underwood -- because although he's a great guy, he's not the right guy.

A Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 04:27 PM EST

The one where Samantha can't bear to tell the perfect guy he's too small for her. Have been with a couple of great guys who just didn't 'fit' if you know what I mean!

DalGal Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

I agree with Alli when Miranda says sexy is the thing I try to get then to see after I win them over with my personality! I should have that tatooed on my forehead!

TerryC Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

I think I've always subscribed to the notion that all four gals are actually the various facets of the same character, and that we can all identify with at least parts of each's behaviors. But I've always identified more closely to Carrie - maybe it's the shoes thing and waxing philosophical about life, men and the big picture. If life is all about what you make of it, how do you ever know you're doing it right?

My defining I-am-Carrie moment is the "fashion roadkill" moment, when she falls flat on her face on the roadway, but shakes it off and goes on anyway. Everything in that moment was perfect for me - the music : btw, the anthem to my 30th bday celebration - the whole photographer right in her face, everyone's reaction.

Andrea Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

I can definitely related to being the curly haired girl. One time after getting my hair straightened, I noticed that way more guys were looking my way and I was totally shocked that curly hair would turn people off. But I am Katie girl, and I wouldnt trade my curly hair for anything!!

Andrea Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

I can definitely related to being the curly haired girl. One time after getting my hair straightened, I noticed that way more guys were looking my way and I was totally shocked that curly hair would turn people off. But I am Katie girl, and I wouldnt trade my curly hair for anything!!

Joy Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 01:36 PM EST

When Carrie got back from Paris (Sereis Finale) and got to that cafe/restaurant where Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte were and they started screaming... that was the moment that got to me. Everytime I see my friends after a long time, that's how I feel, very excited and giddy.

Jonathan Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 01:30 PM EST

Wow, 30 Rock totally stole that exact plot for an Episode last season.

anne Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM EST

I remember sitting on the steps of the New York Public library eavesdropping on this woman as she went on and on to a friend about this guy who she really liked who never returned her calls or did anything special for her. The friend cooed and tutted soothingly but having just had my own relationship with that kind of guy I had to lean over and offer my own unsolicited advice and tell her, "this is going to sound harsh but have you ever thought that maybe he just doesn't like you as much as you thought? save yourself the anguish and move on". They were pretty upset with my assessment and it really wasn't my business but a year or so later when I heard "maybe he's just not that into you" I felt so vindicated.

anne Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 11:08 AM EST

I remember sitting on the steps of the New York Public library eavesdropping on this woman as she went on and on to a friend about this guy who she really like who never returned her calls or did anything special for her. The friend cooed and tutted soothingly but having just had my own relationship with that kind of guy I wanted to tell her, "he probably just doesn't like you that much. save yourself the anguish and move on"....so or so later when I heard "maybe he's just not that into you" I felt so vindicated.

carmen Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 10:36 AM EST

Mine is the catch-38 episode. Even though I am still in my twenties I can't help but think what different paths my life will go in if I have kids or if I don't.

Jamie Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 09:25 AM EST

I have to say when Miranda decided to keep her baby-I went through the same thing-kept saying I can't have this baby but I did and never regrteed my choice.
Also when Miranda's mom died. I had a friend who acted exactly like Samantha-and she ended up calling me hysterical about how sorry she was. It really hit home watching that.

jc Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 07:34 AM EST

The episode I relate to the most is when Carrie and Adian finally split and spend one last night sleeping in each others arms. It's the moment you say goodbye to the man you love, but the man who is not the one. I experienced that same moment, on the floor of our once shared NYC apartment with my now ex-fiance.

adeline Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 06:45 AM EST

Definitely it has got to be the episode where Big gets married, with the references to The Way We Were and the complicated-curly hair girl. I have straight hair myself but I can totally relate to women that have been rejected because guys prefer uncomplicated women. I was totally disappointed though that Carrie went back to Big - I thought at the end of the episode she finally realized how much better off she were staying complicated and far far away from guys who cannot handle it and therefore are unworthy of her. The "happy ending" of SATC totally ruined it for me

pede Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 05:13 AM EST

Definitely when Miranda tells Steve that she needs set a time limit for their cuddling after sex. I never realized that there are other women who aren't into the whole cuddling thing, which made me feel a lot better about wanting to fall asleep not wrapped up in my boyfriend's arms. That and the whole Carrie & Big relationship. WAY too close to home for me. (and I'm ashamed to say I'm still kinda waiting for my Big to come tell me I'm the 'One') Why oh why do we fall for the ones we can never really have?

Stephanie Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 02:47 AM EST

The moment for me was the Tatum O'Neal episode where Carrie makes a huge deal out of all of the wedding/baby shower's she has attended through the years with NONE of those people ever repaying her with gifts. I wish I could remember the lines and the invite she sent the girl to prove her point. I have wanted to do that so often with all of my aunt's, cousin's and friends. I had to buy everything in my condo for myself...me and the cat...haha

Sara Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 12:49 AM EST

The first episode I ever saw was when Miranda met Steve and I became completely hooked on the show. I was dating a bartender at the time and somehow felt a connection to her. I've long since dropped the worthless bartender, but still have an affection for the Miranda/Steve relationship.

ann Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST

The Carrie turns 35 episode. Not necessarily the missed birthday party, but when she says, "Thirty-five" with emphasis. That kind of freaked out feeling. That "and i'm not in a relationship". I never put that much importance in relationships before, but for some reason 35 seems to matter.

the Berger episodes bugged me. She was entirely too squeally. I didn't understand where it came from. Carrie was a charming relatable character, and then she was shrill and squeally. very disappointing.

Erin Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 11:19 PM EST

That scene in the last episode of season three when Miranda and Carrie are shopping and Miranda yells at Carrie for going to have lunch with Big because she thinks that Carrie is going to start dating him again. I have a Mr. Big and I have had those moments with friends where they tell me they don't approve of him.

robert Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

Went out with a guy that kissed like a horse, so I can relate to Charlotte and the bad kisser episode! Suffice as to say we are no longer together.

jamiemart Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

Not only did I have the perfect first date with a guy who had a live-in girlfriend, a'la Carrie and Berger, but his name was Braun Berger! My date happened before the episode aired, so technically Carrie had a Jamie moment.

Justin Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 10:35 PM EST

There was one episode in which Carrie went out to a club with a gay male friend. At first he treated her like royalty, and her narration implied she was loving the idea of clubbing with the gays. But then her gay boyfriend started scoping out some hot guy and basically left Carrie out in the cold. Gay guys TOTALLY do that...we bring our best friends to the clubs to make us feel more secure, and as soon as we find what we're REALLY looking for we ditch them. Even though I'm a (gay) guy, I can relate to Carrie's feeling of rejection. I flew a friend across the country to spend time with me, but he was looking for a hook-up any time we went out dancing together.

Natasha Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 09:17 PM EST

Personally, I hate it when they eat Oreos or Ben and Jerry's...it gives me reason to do the same, and I think, They do it, why can't I?
"I'm the curly haired girl" is definitely something I can relate to. Also the episode when Miranda was eating the cake and she dumps it in the garbage and she walks away but doesn't put the top back on the garbage can, I was screaming "Put it back on! Put it back on!" and she goes back and eats the cake from the garbage. I told her so.

Silv Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 09:05 PM EST

I'm surprised this one hasn't been said, tho maybe I missed it - the "he's just not that into you" episode. God, what a relief! And how I wished it had been that easily spelled out soo much earlier in life!

l Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

i hear ya alli. add this to the list: "i have low self-esteem but i deal with it the healthy way---by eating a box of oreos."

Alli Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 08:04 PM EST

Miranda's line "Sexy is the thing I try to get them to see me as after I win them over with my personality." Story of my friggin' life.

YTJB Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 07:52 PM EST

Trying to make a "relationship" with the f@ck buddy!!!

HugoFan Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 07:37 PM EST

There are so many moments that I can relate to but my favorite is when Carrie bumps into the girl Aidan dated right after he broke up with Carrie for the second time and the girl makes this really screwed up face that was like 'Boy,you really screwed him up!'...that happened to me once and I was mortified.

Amy dying to see the movie!!!

Moviezzz Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 06:28 PM EST

As a male, I can't say I watched the show all that regularly. Or (ducks) even liked it when I did.

But, the episode about "shoe shaming", where Carrie goes to see her married with children friend, Tatum O'Neal, who shames her about buying expensive shoes, when she can't because she spends all of her money on her family and kids.

I can't tell you how often I've thought of that scene, when talking with married friends who try to guilt you for being single and spending money.

Lynny Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 06:02 PM EST

The Aidan move in was prob the most- the one about "please just shut up" and "all your sh*%". CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE- This moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiV_HcNTL-Q

Martha Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 05:34 PM EST

While I enjoy the show immensely (even in its current butchered state late night on TBS), I've never had a SATC moment. Though Miranda is definitely the one I can relate to the most...

Jelana Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

The episode where Miranda pretends she's gay for a firm function, the theory being that her firm would approve of her more if she's in a gay relationship (not that there's anything wrong with that!) than if she's just a single woman. There are a lot of Miranda moments, but that one jumped out at me.

KateDFW Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 05:04 PM EST

I think most of us have a Mr. Big in our lives that we love and hate and treats us bad. And of course that makes us want them all the more. In S1 when Carrie and Samantha were dating 20-somethings, I too was doing the same thing. And when Carrie woke up in his 20-something apartment, I did the same thing. It didn't last but it sure was fun.

And my sister and I have a date on opening day of the movie! I can't wait. I will actually go to a theater for this one!

rs Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:55 PM EST

The episode described is mine too. I've nearly choked on a cracker and had that same insane fear of what if I really choked...how long until they would find my body??? Being single isn't all that bad - that is until you let the crazy thoughts invade!

junior Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:49 PM EST

Miranda's moments relate with me a lot although I'm a (gay) man. Like when I was moving into my last apartment and everyone (the realtor, the landlord, the movers) asked, "It's just you." And I kept having to answer, "It's just me." Like they were sad that no one was going to be living with me. I though, "didn't this happen to Miranda?"

QueenC Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:47 PM EST

I was a single gal living in NYC during much of the show's reign, so I had quite a few - though sadly I can't seem to think of a specific one! At the time, I mostly related to Carrie and a little bit of Samantha. Now, as a married woman living in the 'burbs, I relate more to Charlotte and Miranda.

Snarf Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:47 PM EST

I've had a few but since this is not one of "those" kind of sites, I'll leave my SATC relating moment to shopping for new shoes. Prada baby, Prada!

Lola Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:40 PM EST

In general, I relate most to Charlotte, but my two big moments are Miranda-related.

In the chocolate-replaces-sex episode, when Miranda throws out the cake and proceeds to squirt dishwashing liquid on it – I had done that more than once. It’s actually quite sickening, since it implies that, without the soap, I would have continued eating out of the garbage can.

Also, the episode where Miranda snaps at the other three, screaming about why the only topic of conversation seems to be men – I was cheering her on.

jaime Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:39 PM EST

As a gay man in Houston. . .lol i know im young but i have related to quit a few moments. Most of them are SAMANTHA's story lines. . .so ill just leave it at that!!!!

a Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST

The one where Carrie goes to Big after his engagement party... Your girl is lovely, Hubble. Yeah, I have my own Big... still waiting for him to divorce his girl. But the relatable part... *I* am the curly haired girl... "Some women can't be tamed". Yeah, that is so me! Can't WAIT for the movie!

Angela Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:18 PM EST

Actually, that is the moment I related to - as a single woman with cats, and no immediate family in the same province, let alone city.
When my father died, I related again to Miranda by not having a SO by my side through the whole ordeal. Thank goodness for my friends!

Laurie Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:13 PM EST

I've had many...but the episode I relate to the most is in Season 4 when Aiden moves in with Carrie, they are completely crammed into her place, and end up having an argument about his/her junk. "Who needs three speedstick deoderants?!?!"...classic! And then at the end of the episode she asks him for one hour of alone time, and he gives it to her with no complaints, but then she can't resist talking to him...Oh how I can relate...

Verity Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:11 PM EST

I can definitely relate to the episode where Miranda ate the giant cookie that said "I Love You" because it freaked her out and if she ate it all, then it never really happened. I had a boyfriend who did something similar. He brought me three cupcakes with I on one, on the other, and U on the third. Instead of going all swoony, I panicked and inhaled the heart cupcake as if this would somehow magically take the words back. My reaction surprised me but in the end made a lot of sense.

Lucy Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:11 PM EST

I never watch the show, but I am a 30 year old single girl who lives alone in an apartment with a cat. I just died inside a little.