I couldn't help but wonder... why Carrie insists on staying friends with Mr. Big in SATC season 4?

Love these videos 💕

As a former heavy smoker I can confirm, eating and smoking is a thing haha the hunger for a cig and a sweet can happen simultaneously

"hideous, hideous shirts" hahahahaahhaahhahahahahahahaahha

thank god someone actually thinks adam is the wrost. i mean, he had a good heart, seemed like someones thats will always be there for u, but carrie and him didn't really fit, it was like he had this fantasy about a having this happy suburbian family, who owns a country house, and wanted carrie to be like this, and clearly didnt want to.
i've just rewatched the entire show a couple of weaks ago, and had the same feeling

Thanks for the explanation of "following your heart"; it makes sense that Carrie feels resentment at following what felt right in her heart and is evicted as a result. Whereas Charlotte married rich and went along with a wedding despite her alarm bells ringing and gets "rewarded" with an apartment.
But there is a difference: Charlotte was always rich (and an elitist) and would always have married rich. She never hid who she was and lived accordingly to her "old money" upbringing. It is irrational to resent her for that. Charlotte wouldn't have married a Steve, we even get an episode on this in S2. Carrie, OTOH, lived outside her means and lifestyle and she wouldn't have been in that desperate financial situation if she hadn't spent 40 K in shoes. Even her higher-earning pals don't even spend that money on fashion. Perhaps Samantha did, but she is a rich business owner who, as you pointed out, handled celebrities as her client accounts.
Also, Charlotte quit her job to become a SAHM, convinced by her husband - who ditched parenthood and marriage at the last moment. It is not unusual that he would give her something in a divorce settlement to compensate for the income she lost, and for the time spent on a marriage and a family that would not exist anymore. Aidan dumped Carrie due to distrust but he OFFERED her to keep the ring and she refused it.

So, yeah, good principle from the writers but it was executed poorly.

Lmfao when they take the laptop in, it’s one of my favorite Carrie lines: “you are mortifying… ME”

Series 4 is amazing.

Aiden was sick of her shit with Big and I don't judge him for that, she messed him around and she wouldn't even wear the ring on her finger I mean wtf .... I loved Aiden but they really weren't good together.

Pay off Mortgage by 35 ?? wtf lol

Charlotte looks STUNNING at the H&G shoot but she comes across as money grubbing where the apartment is concerned

Need to point out one interesting observation, Big drives a Jag to Aden's country house! He usually gets chauffeured in a Lincon town car, which stands for typical American luxury. As a fashion-interested car guy, I would like to explain that despite the luxury, elegance, and performance, Jaguar sedans were often related to robbery and crime, having a perfect image of vicious getaway cars. It makes Big more villain-ish than ever.

I never truly understand how people gush over Aidan, especially the second time he and Carrie get back together. He was clearly punishing her for cheating and tried to force her into getting married. I've gotten into many an argument on the SATC subreddit (lol) about how trying to push someone into marriage because you don't trust them is incredibly toxic. But that whole page is just dedicated to bashing Carrie smh

Aiden is a successful furniture designer

Well I underestimated you! You nailed it! I agree! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Samantha’s three seconds on screen were the highlight of the entire season two

Carrie once said "I'm used to the hunt, but this.. this is effortless" about her relationship with Aidan. Carrie just digs and lives for the drama, and Big gave her that.

Aidan was the worst. Totally fake nice guy.

Omg, just stop

The eviction notice was a dick move from Aiden.

Carrie had lived in that apartment for years, he buys it so that she can be more secure. That's what he wants Carrie to believe.

In actual fact he buys the apartment as leverage to punish Carrie if she ever does anything to hurt him.
He hands her an eviction notice as a petty means of hurting her back; this is after Aiden rushes Carrie into a marriage so that he can feel some sense of security.

In the second season of AJLT they make it out like it's all Carrie's fault for breaking the engagement, when in fact Aiden shouldn't have forced Carrie to marry him the first place.

That is why I have issues with Aiden's return to AJLT, Carrie was at the mercy of Aiden. How is she the one fully at fault when Aiden LITERALLY ALMOST MADE HER HOMELESS??

Thank you for pointing out that Carrie and Aidan had communication issues... never noticed that before!

I always felt bad for Aidan, he was fine.. he mended the broken pieces that Carrie left behind and Carrie did not seem to think about him at all UNTIL she found out Aidan was not the one to send the invitation, once Carrie felt that Aidan did not wanted her that’s when she wanted him.. Carrie only wants the guys she cannot get, the ones she has to fight for (remember Berger?). Aidan forgave Carrie but Carrie never truly did anything to prove that she would not betray him again, but she was constantly acting annoyed every time he was not helplessly devoted to her (which I do not blame him, he was so nice and available to her when they first dated and she walked all over him, he probably is acting out as a way to protect his heart the second time). Aidan was not perfect, but Carrie certainly did not deserve him.. Aidan was certainly well off enough to buy two apartments, the cabin. have his furniture store and also invest on Steve’s bar.. he has money but lived comfortably but not flashy, Carrie spent her money recklessly on clothes and shoes and was BY far the less wealthy of the group.

Is there a part two! I couldn’t agree more season 4 is my favorite and the best!! It shows how much love they have for one another! Also the Kodak finale is beyond iconic! I would loooooove mad men recaps - the fashion leaves me in awe!!!!

Fellow early 90s kid, i agree on every single point

I wouldn’t say he was the worst. Carrie made him desperate because all she did was play mind games with him. He was such a good guy but not the guy for her.

I am a bit sick of people blaming Carrie's housing crisis on her spending habits. This is such a classic case of blaming the victim, her rent control apartment went co-op, who could suddenly come up with $40000 cash without any problem? She always paid her bills, her shoe collection took years to build, I don't think she was financially irresponsible. She just didn't prepare for the crazy exploitative housing market, this uncontrolled vulture capitalism is the big problem not her shoe collection.

I mean it’s pretty simple why Carrie still talks too big even though he hurt her and all that… She’s still in love with him. Obviously

we dont watch it bc its good we watch it bc its entertaining.

ONLY 24y 5m Solar eclipse coming Is here apparently And nobody is hurt so that's And nobody is hurt so that's good

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Where is the rest of season 4 analysis?

Carrie knew she shouldnt be with Big but she didnt want to let him go in case he changed for the better so she "befriended" him, aka kept him around as an option because she didnt love Aidan anyway.

I know this is a small part but Big sayjng "she could reach me, but I could NEVER reach her" kills me everytime lmao

The writers did a good job, and Charlotte actually loved Trey even though she of course was worried about the sex thing. They worked on it, it got better, but then the baby thing happende. Charlotte could not know this in advance. For Carrie to demand Charlotte's ring is insance. She could simply have sold some of her very expensive shoes.

omg, this is the best analys I have heard. Congrats!!!

Carrie was not entitled to charlottes money , “check your privilege” no

Carrie didn't want a relationship that was balanced, loving and ran smoothly; she wanted drama, screaming, crying, all that BS carry on - its what narcissists do and they will feed off you like an energy vampire and when they are done....discard you like a used tissue and not look back

Carrie had a communication problem as a whole. This was the only thing I didn’t like in the show. Such an aware of her surroundings woman and writer would have that big of a communication problem? Weird.
But I looove this show so much!
Great videos you make!

After being very hurt by my bf , we continued our relationship but i still hated him for doing that to me , until he told me " you either forgive me or we can't go on anymore " . And just like Aidan , i decided my love for him was bigger than my resentment. 5 years still going strong 😊

This was the season I started to hate Carrie. She is the type of woman that turns good guys bad. Being the perfect guy got him cheated on and dumped. This is how assholes are born.

Charlotte is not responsible for parenting or being an adult so that Carrie doesn't have to sacrifice or budget. Carrie has to take care of herself and suffer the consequences of her own choices. Spending $40k on shoes means she doesn't have a down payment. She made that choice. Why should other people pay for her choices? She's an entitled spoiled child parentifying her friends. That's too much of a burden to place on any friendship. Grow up.

I was watching a few episodes yesterday and when Miranda said that Steve wanted her and Debbie to meet and be friends, Carrie said that your current partner and your ex being friends was unnatural. YET, she wanted Aiden and Big to be friends after what they did to him. The audacity!!!

Loving all the Twin Peaks and Gossip Girl crossovers 😂

So, where is the rest of season 4? 😅

I am just starting season 4 ao dont think I can take carrie emotionally abusing Aiden for whole nother season

Very much enjoyed your fashion analysis
Would watch videos discussions the evolution of the characters alone!

I never liked Aidan. To me he's the embodiment of the "nice guy". And I agree with you about Carrie. As annoying and toxic as she can be I understand her and she's relatable.

Sorry but Aidan was perfect until she ruined him. 2nd time around he was still a great bf. Bit insecure but can u blame him? Any man would do way worse but he was still a gentleman.

Girl, I've watched this show 20 times at least, your opinions are very flawed. Charlotte has money also bcs she's a saver, Carrie spent 40.000 dollars on shoes and the rest on clothes and restaurants and tho she has no money. Isn't Charlotte's job to take care of Carrie's finances. Carrie and big were the worst and you're the worst commentator I've seen so far.

SHE CAN REACH ME BUT I CAN'T GET HER... EVER!