No matter what the title might suggest, Sex and the City was a show about friendship. Sure, the girls' romantic lives took center stage in most episodes, but they weren't the basis of the show. Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte were always there to each other, no matter the circumstance. Through thick and thin, these four girls showered each other with encouragement, , guidance, and love.
The writing on the show wasn't perfect, but it still left a myriad of quotes about love and friendship that fans still . These unforgettable lines perfectly sum up the feelings the show tried to convey, reminding everyone that friendship truly never goes out of style.
"It's Comforting To Know The Ones You Love Are Always In Your Heart."
Carrie and Big have an infamously rocky relationship for the entire series. In the season 4 finale, "I Heart NY," he reveals he's leaving New York and moving to Napa. The two plan an entire evening for his last night in the city, but Miranda goes into labor, and Carrie leaves to her friend.
When she leaves the hospital, Big already left. However, Carrie isn't sad because she knows distance is no match for real feelings. "Seasons change. So do cities. People come into your life, and people go. But it's comforting to know the ones you love are always in your heart." Ain't that the truth, Miss Bradshaw?
"There Is Always One Thing You Should Take Out With You On A Saturday Night: Your Friends."
The girl's relationship drama is the show's bread and butter. But through it all, they stay together, helping each other out of the tough times. They spend nearly all their free time together, going shopping, eating out, drinking in bars, or simply hanging out in their apartments.
Whenever she's single, Carrie knows that she's not truly alone. She has her friends, who can make even the dullest time more entertaining, or the most painful moment brighter. Carrie may not be the most selfless character, but when it comes to her friends, she's always there for them.
"She Knew Miranda Was Behind Her."
Charlotte's struggle to conceive play a central role in her storyline. In the season 4 episode "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda," Charlotte finds out she has only a slight chance of ever getting pregnant. Meanwhile, Miranda learns she's pregnant and struggles to decide whether she'll keep it or not, deeply upsetting Charlotte.
The two storylines collide when the girls meet in the street, and Charlotte reveals her challenges to Miranda. The two reconcile, and Charlotte insists on walking home alone. She does, but Miranda walks behind her the whole way. It's a silent but meaningful gesture that speaks louder than a million words.
"It's Hard To Find People Who Will Love You No Matter What."
Carrie makes a lot of mistakes during the show's run. One of the greatest is when she cheats on Aidan with Big. She confides in her three friends, all of whom offer their advice but remain ive of her. Samantha even famously refuses to judge Carrie, telling her it's "not (her) style."
However, the truth comes out on the day of Charlotte's wedding to Trey, and Aidan breaks up with Carie. Crying, she goes to her friends, who embrace her and make her feel better. Carrie is then grateful for them, thinking to herself how lucky she is to have four people in her life who will love her no matter what.
"...You'll Never Get Through It Without Your Friends."
All the girls go through their fair share of breakups during the show's run. They endure several heartbreaks and disappointments before they all eventually find a place of true love and stability. And after each break-up, Carrie leans on her friends, knowing they will never abandon her.
She at times annoys the other three, like when she keeps complaining about Big after their second break-up. Still, the girls are always there to listen, , and encourage her to keep going. "No matter who broke your heart or how long it takes to heal, you'll never get through it without your friends." Carries sometimes gets it right.
"Friendships Don't Magically Last 40 Years."
In the season five episode, "Luck Be an Old Lady," Carrie insists on celebrating Charlotte's birthday in Atlantic City. She's afraid that they are becoming old and wants to go on a wild and unforgettable trip to rekindle the sense of adventure. Unfortunately for her, the other three girls are all dealing with their own issues and don't share Carrie's fear about the uncertain future.
In the end, Carrie understands that they are indeed changing, but it isn't a death sentence. She also knows that their friendship will be forever because the four will make it last. They might not do everything together, but they'll be there for each other when it matters most.
"You're My People."
Season six has one of the show's most delicate and heartwrenching storylines when Samantha gets breast cancer. She tells the truth to Charlotte and Carrie, who both agree to keep quiet so as not to ruin Miranda's wedding. The intuitive redhead knows something is wrong, though, and makes Samantha tell her the truth.
Miranda immediately wants to talk about it and holds Samantha's hand. "You're my people," she tells the other girls and sits with them, confirming that there's nothing more important for Miranda than the well-being of her three friends.
"Samantha Is My Friend. My Family. My Insides."
When Carrie tells Aleksandr Petrovsky about Samantha's cancer, the famously blunt Russian suggests she should be prepared for the worst. He reveals he had a friend who died of cancer, something that upsets Carrie. She storms out, refusing to listen to his story any longer.
Carrie then reveals that she can't even fathom the idea of losing Samantha. "She will be fine because she has to be fine. That's how important she is to me." Carrie's love for her friends is raw and real, and it's one of her character's main traits, even if she doesn't always show it.
"Maybe We Could Be Each Other's Soulmates."
The season four premiere, "The Agony and the Ex-tacy," features a milestone in Carrie's life: her 35 birthday. For numerous reasons, none of her friends make it to her birthday party. Angry and sad, she goes back to her apartment, but her four girlfriends take her out to dinner at their usual place.
Carrie laments being alone and not having a special someone, but Charlotte proposes they become each other's soulmates and let men be "these great, nice guys to have fun with." Samantha agrees with the plan, and the four girls cement their bond with each other. It's the perfect way of summarizing what the show's all about, a thesis that may not always be followed but that remains implicit going forward.