The show Sex and the City is all about the pursuit of love, but there is another central element to its thesis: friendship. The show juggles with the idea of friends being the great love of a person's life and showcases it in the relationship between the four protagonists.
Through thick and thin, Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte are there for each other, ing and encouraging one another. The show perfectly illustrates how friendship can enhance a person's life; in Sex and the City, friends are family. This idea makes up the show's most beloved and enduring scenes. And fans constantly revisit them, crying and laughing along with the girls and celebrating the joys of friendship.
Carrie Stands Up For Charlotte
During season five, a recently divorced Charlotte begins to lose her faith in love. She tries a self-help book and begins taking affirmations to find it again. She even goes to a dating seminar, taking Carrie along with her. The two have a brief argument, making things awkward.
When the ist suggests that Charlotte isn't opening up to the idea of love, Carrie resents it. She forcibly takes the microphone and assures her that Charlotte "is out there." It's great to see Carrie standing up for her vulnerable friend because Charlotte really is losing her optimism. Carrie then chooses to dedicate her book to Charlotte, "the eternal optimist, who always believes in love."
Miranda Comforts Charlotte
Miranda's pregnancy is difficult for Charlotte. She badly wants to have children, so seeing Miranda pregnant both enthralls and bothers her. She still tries to be ive and even throws a fancy baby shower for the notoriously cynical lawyer.
Charlotte burst into tears when she sees a Tiffany's rattle like the one Trey gave to her. Miranda then comforts her, revealing how much she needs Charlotte's friendship and in her role as a mother. Charlotte always was the most maternal of the four, and she often got a lot of flack for it, so it's pleasant to see Miranda acknowledge and appreciate this side of her friend.
Charlotte Finds Common Ground With Samantha
Charlotte and Samantha are as different as two people can be. The former is a classic romantic who badly wants to find a perfect fairytale love. The latter is a liberal woman with a relaxed view of sex and relationships.
The two get into a heated argument when Charlotte, frustrated by her lack of intimacy with Trey, snaps out at Samantha. They spend time apart, learning they have more in common than they previously thought. In the end, they solve their problems, and their friendship strengthens. It's a brilliant plot for the characters and the perfect way to illustrate that, no matter how different, friends will always be happy for the other's success.
Samantha Babysits Brady
Once Brady arrives, Miranda finds herself overwhelmed with her new role as a mother. When Brady begins crying non-stop, Miranda comes close to her wits' end.
Samantha never was Sex and the City's most selfless character, but she was always willing to compromise. Understanding that her friend needs a break, she renounces a hair appointment she was looking forward to and gifts it to Miranda. She then offers to babysit Brady, an enormous gesture coming from the famously child-averse Samantha. Friendship is about caring for the other's wellbeing, and sometimes that means making sacrifices. Samantha understands this, proving that her priority is always her friends' happiness.
The Girls Confront Carrie
Friendship is about caring, but it's also about honesty. Sometimes, people act in reckless or stubborn ways, and a true friend needs to be open about it, especially if their behavior is bothering others. A friend will always tell the truth, even if it hurts.
When Carrie breaks up with Big, she begins talking about him all the time. She goes on about how she was too good for him and how he'll be alone forever. The girls endure bravely, but they reach a boiling point and decide to confront Carrie. They tell her that she's in a bad cycle. Carrie reacts with hostility at first but soon realizes they might have a point. That's the beauty of their bond; they can be honest without being afraid to hurt each other because they know their advice always comes from a place of love.
The Girls Are There For Carrie
Though the Sex and the City movies aren't the most well-liked, the first movie did try to respect the essence of the show, and a big part of that is showcasing the girls' friendship.
After Big leaves her at the altar, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha travel to Mexico with Carrie on what was supposed to be her honeymoon. There, they have a conversation about their troubles, doubts, and fears, accompanied by mariachis and plenty of margaritas. It's a sweet and honest scene that captures the way friendships work. Friends rely on each other when times get tough and being left at the altar is a tough a time as any.
Miranda Walks Behind Charlotte
When Charlotte first finds out about Miranda's pregnancy, she takes the news quite badly. She even refuses to talk to Miranda, feeling a mixture of emotions like confusion, anger, and happiness. Things take a turn for the worse when Charlotte learns she only has a 15% chance of ever having a baby.
Walking back from the doctor, she stumbles upon Miranda, and the two argue on the street. Crying, Charlotte reveals her bad news and asks to be alone, but Miranda still walks behind Charlotte, making sure she gets home safe. It's one of the most meaningful and heartwarming scenes in Sex and the City. People go through all kinds of difficulties throughout their lives, and they sometimes push their friends away. The important part is never to let go.
Carrie Walks Besides Miranda
There are few things in life more painful than losing a parent. It's an unbearable pain that may take years to heal and one of the worst challenges humans face.
In season four, Miranda's mother dies. The usually composed lawyer breaks down, her grief manifesting in the least convenient of places. During the ceremony, the single Miranda has no partner to walk beside her, so Carrie steps up and holds her friend's hand. No words are exchanged, but none are needed; the fact that Carrie is there speaks for itself.
Samantha Faces Her Fears
In season six, Samantha learns she has cancer. It's one of Sex and the City's most delicate and memorable storylines, but the show handles it with care and comion. All the girls do their best to Samantha, accompanying her to her chemotherapy and just being there for her.
When Samantha begins losing her hair, Carrie tries to tell her everything will be okay, but Sam wants to talk about her fears and concerns. And so Carrie listens, saying, "I'm here." It's a raw and emotional scene anchored by Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's exceptional performances and a reminder that friends are always necessary, especially during the most challenging days.
Soulmates
By far, the most iconic scene in the show is the girls' promise to be each other's soulmates. It's the show's central theme, the idea upon which the entire premise rests. It confirms that the love of a person's life doesn't have to be romantic. Instead, it can be the affinity shared with a friend, the unbreakable bond born of life experiences and shared dreams.
The girls go through countless things together. They laugh, cry, and fight, they get their hearts broken, and they put them back together. But no matter what, they are always there for each other, confirming that they really are each other's soulmates.