If you’re anything like me, you probably enjoy binge-watching Sex and the City every afternoon on E! Because of this obsession, you’ve come to the realization that Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York have slowly developed into your four wonderful life savors who are a blessing from heaven. Their words of wisdom have helped you through a bad breakup, given you confidence to stand up to that jerk ex-boyfriend and have helped you love yourself for who you are.
Sure these four friends have had their ups and downs, but who hasn’t? We all aren’t perfect human beings and we all make mistakes. The important thing is how we learn from those mistakes. And when you make those mistakes, your girlfriends will be there to help you realize that it’s okay to screw up and that they will love you unconditionally. When Carrie cheated on Aiden with Big, Charlotte was mad at her, but at the end of the day, she still loved her.
So what exactly has SATC taught us over the years?
#1: We all have had that jerk boyfriend that come into our lives at least once. So when we do date that wrong guy, as a girlfriend it is your job to support us until we realize how awful he really is. Once we come to that wonderful realization, we will be a much stronger person for it and we’ll learn a lot about ourselves.
#2. And speaking of relationships, we all know the famous “who will die miserable” competition with an ex. After a breakup, it’s natural to keep stalking him on social media hoping he is slipping into deep depression since you’ve just broken up with him. At least we all hope that he is. If not, and he’s moved on, he’s usually guilty of downgrading. So therefore, you win.
#3. Tough love is the best kind of love between girlfriends. We may not like to hear the brutal truth, but sometimes we just really need it.
#4. Next time you break up with a guy, use Samantha’s line. It’s okay if you love yourself more. Be happy and confident with who you are! You are fabulous!
#5. The best line to tell your girlfriend’s ex:
#6: It’s okay to stay home on a Friday night by yourself and stuff your face with a glass of wine. Sometimes you need some quiet downtime to yourself.
#7. Be thankful for your girlfriends because they will always love you no matter what.