Sex and the City

Spoiler alert: I love Sex and The City. Like so many 20-30 something females, I spent my formative years with my good friends, Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda, and the incomparable, Carrie Bradshaw. I pondered her anecdotes, I consumed her wise insights, I envied her friendships, and worshiped her fashion. I even identified with her mistakes (i.e. money problems). 

I always fancied myself a Carrie/Charlotte hybrid. All girls did this. You watched these 4 powerful, relatable women and identified with one (or two) of them over the others. I identified with our fashion heroin, because of her 
Likes: Writing, Fashion, Friendships, New York, Independence, Love, Interesting Men

and 

Dislikes: Co-op apartments, Money Problems, Losing yourself in relationships, Patriarchy

Being naive and somewhat sheltered, I also identified with Charlotte. But, during a recent SATC binge I came to realize that the reason the show stands the test of time is because on a broader scope we identify with all the women at different points in our lives. You are not just a Carrie, or a Miranda, or a Samantha, or a Charlotte; you are all of these women. As you go through life you relate more closely with one character over the others. I was surprised by this. In a very basic way, I saw myself one dimensionally.  Here are the points in which it is likely that you will identify with each character.  

You will identify with Charlotte 

* When you are young and naive 

* When you are looking for love

* When you are actively trying to learn to love yourself

* When you are feeling girly and somewhat like a princess

* When you start your life as someone's wife

You will identify with Samantha

* When you are feeling confident 

*When you are taking charge of your life

*When you have learned to love yourself and your body

*When you realize who you are and don't need validation from others...in the least

You will identify with Miranda

* When you are doing great at work

*When you are trying to learn how to be in a relationship

*When you are learning to compromise

*When you're feeling a little cynical 

*When you are in charge of your money flow...like a boss

* When you start your life as a mother

You will identify with Carrie

* When you are striking out on your own

* After a tough break up

* When you are feeling contemplative

* When you are rocking a particularly amazing ensemble

* When you go to your girlfriends to pick their brains on a problem

* When you start your life in a new state, city, apartment

And if I am having a terrible day or my life feels like a mess I try to channel my inner Samantha Jones. Why? Because she doesn't put up with nonsense. She doesn't complain about her problems, she solves them! 

And now, because I am snowed in STILL. I took the time to make a lovely SATC quiz to see what lady you are currently channeling. Take the quiz and find out! The link is below the meme! Enjoy!

What Sex and The City Character Are You - QUIZ

Tell me what you think! Do you agree with your results?