{"id":98525,"date":"2026-01-22T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=98525"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:09:48","slug":"lessons-sex-and-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/lessons-sex-and-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Timeless Lessons from &#8220;Sex and the City&#8221; for Anyone Who\u2019s Been Heartbroken"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:58.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:67.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:64.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:63.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:65.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:61.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:64.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:64.583333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:68%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>SATC is a show packed with lessons about <strong>love, heartbreak,<\/strong> and knowing your <strong>worth<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re recovering after a bad breakup or just tired of dating, the show gives us plenty to chew on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Carrie&rsquo;s obsession with Big to Miranda&rsquo;s man-child husband, there&rsquo;s a little lecture in every misstep the characters make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lessons are truly timeless, and every time you come back to the show, you&rsquo;re able to discover a new <strong>grain of wisdom<\/strong> that you&rsquo;d previously missed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Never Chase After People<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98548\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-960x636.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-1080x716.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20795'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='795'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98548 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-960x636.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-1080x716.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-1-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carrie spent two seasons obsessively chasing Big, convinced that if she just tried harder, he&rsquo;d finally see her worth. Spoiler: That never works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s only when she stopped running after him and focused on someone else that he came back for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you pursue someone so eagerly, you make yourself <strong>look desperate<\/strong>, and this creates an unbalanced power dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needy people aren&rsquo;t as attractive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here, Carrie&rsquo;s messes give us a crucial lesson: If it&rsquo;s <strong>not mutual<\/strong>, you shouldn&rsquo;t bother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you must beg, wait around, and pray for someone&rsquo;s effort, they&rsquo;re not worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the only way to get what you want is to stop trying so hard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Root Your Confidence in Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98557\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-960x561.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-1080x631.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-170x99.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"702\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20702'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='702'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98557 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-960x561.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-1080x631.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-4-170x99.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<br><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carrie&rsquo;s self-esteem is a rollercoaster because she lets <strong>external opinions<\/strong> define her worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A book critic, a comment from Big, and even a random stranger&rsquo;s attitude can send her into a spiral.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda don&rsquo;t let other people shake their confidence to that extent. They&rsquo;re women who have enough value even without anyone&rsquo;s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lesson to take from this is that you must build your self-esteem from within.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re able to validate yourself, others&rsquo; validation comes as a cherry on top, but it doesn&rsquo;t make or break your self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take this lesson to heart, you&rsquo;re less likely to get <strong>caught in toxic situations<\/strong> or settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Chemistry Doesn&rsquo;t Equal Love<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98554\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-960x648.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-1080x729.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-170x115.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20810'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='810'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98554 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-960x648.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-1080x729.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-7-170x115.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carrie&rsquo;s chemistry with both Big and Berger is undeniable; she feels butterflies and sparks are flying. However, both relationships ended up being totally messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s because attraction alone isn&rsquo;t love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemistry is exciting, but it can also mask <strong>ansiedade<\/strong> ou <strong>quest\u00f5es n\u00e3o resolvidas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling butterflies doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;ve met the one; it might just mean you&rsquo;re feeling restless because something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love is deep, stable, and often not glamorous. So, don&rsquo;t confuse <strong>infatuation<\/strong> with true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you feel that rush, remember this lesson: If there&rsquo;s no trust and consistency, chemistry alone is worth nothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Behavior Is a Message<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98556\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-960x617.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-1080x694.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-170x109.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"771\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20771'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='771'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98556 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-960x617.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-1080x694.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-5-170x109.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carries spent so long trying to coerce Big into saying that he loved her, planning elaborate schemes to get him to see her worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what she needed to do was stop trying to get him to see her value and observe his.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His behavior told her all she needed to know &ndash; he <strong>didn&rsquo;t prioritize her<\/strong>, didn&rsquo;t introduce her to his loved ones, and he didn&rsquo;t even want to define their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the lesson we&rsquo;ve heard a thousand times, and still struggle with: Actions speak louder than words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone is consistently unavailable or dismissive, no amount of chasing will change that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay close attention to <strong>how people treat you<\/strong>, and if it&rsquo;s not fair, be ready to leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust their behavior, because it&rsquo;s often a lot more honest than words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Exes Come Back When You&rsquo;re Happy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98552\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-960x608.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-1080x684.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-170x108.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20760'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='760'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98552 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-960x608.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-1080x684.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-9-170x108.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Has your ex popped up once you were finally happy again and no longer interested? Yeah, they tend to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big brought so much mess into Carrie and Aiden&rsquo;s relationship, and Steve also started showing interest in Miranda again when she was finally happy with someone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important lesson here is that you <strong>shouldn&rsquo;t allow<\/strong> them back in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And they&rsquo;re not always trying to get back together, either; sometimes, it&rsquo;s simply your glow-up and happiness that briefly attract them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you confirm that you&rsquo;d be willing to try again, they&rsquo;re back to <strong>their old habits<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Your Outlook on Love Needs an Update<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98546\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98546 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-3-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Charlotte&rsquo;s idea of love was deeply idealistic, and she spent years looking for her prince charming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, boy, did reality hit her when she married Trey, and his deep-seated emotional unavailability came into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while it&rsquo;s natural to have expectations and ideals, love doesn&rsquo;t always turn out exactly as we imagined. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important that our idea of love evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lesson is to <strong>be flexible<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t tie yourself down to a single type and potentially miss out on some wonderful people you meet along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love often requires growth, compromise, and letting go of those <strong>outdated expectations<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Perfect on Paper Isn&rsquo;t Always Perfect IRL<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98550\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-960x627.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-1080x705.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-170x111.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"784\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20784'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='784'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98550 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-960x627.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-1080x705.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-11-170x111.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Continuing with Charlotte.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;s dated a number of men who matched her idea of perfection &ndash; handsome, well-educated, old-money background &ndash; yet she always ended up <strong>desiludido<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend reached its peak with Trey, who was truly wonderful and loved her, but refused to be flexible and fight for their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then she met Harry, a man she usually wouldn&rsquo;t look at twice, and gave him a chance. Not out of desperation, but because she has evolved enough to search for real values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry had his imperfections, but he was passionate, doting, and absolutely there for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a change, it&rsquo;s nice to learn our lesson right along with the character, as they finally <strong>make the right choice<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Sometimes, You Have to Deny Yourself What You Want<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98547\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-960x588.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-1080x662.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-170x104.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"735\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20735'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='735'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98547 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-960x588.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-1080x662.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-2-170x104.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>SATC fanbase hates Steve with a burning passion, but most of us glaze over the fact that Miranda actively ignored her own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She kept <strong>going back to Steve<\/strong>, even when none of their old issues were resolved, or even addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If she&rsquo;d had the strength to say no to herself, she would have stayed with Robert or found someone else who was on her level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, she settled for a man who happily allowed her to be a mother, a bread-winner, and the one <strong>responsible for everything<\/strong> in their family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She ended up running his whole life for him because he wouldn&rsquo;t, and then she even got cheated on down the line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the lesson is that putting yourself first sometimes means denying yourself what you want &ndash; since it might not always be <strong>what you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Family Background Is Telling<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98555\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-960x619.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-1080x697.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-170x110.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"774\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20774'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='774'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98555 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-960x619.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-1080x697.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-6-170x110.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carrie and Samantha&rsquo;s childhoods explain a lot about their love lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrie grew up without a <strong>father figure<\/strong>, which left her to seek men&rsquo;s validation in all of her later relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samantha grew up watching her mother struggle with a bunch of children while her father spent his days drunk, and that made her wary of <strong>liga\u00e7\u00e3o emocional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family trauma influences how we approach love, whether we seek approval or shy away from vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we&rsquo;re not doomed to <strong>repeat these patterns<\/strong> if we&rsquo;re willing to recognize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lesson is to practice self-awareness and know your past, but don&rsquo;t let it dictate your future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Learning to Be Alone Is Essential<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98551\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-960x620.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-1080x698.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-170x110.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"775\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20775'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='775'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98551 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-960x620.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-1080x698.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-10-170x110.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; imdb.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All of the SATC women can be alone from time to time &ndash; except Carrie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;s deeply <strong>uncomfortable being single<\/strong>, craving male attention or, at least, drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, being alone is where you learn to love yourself and find your worth outside of relationships. Without that, you&rsquo;re just clinging to other people to fill the void.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solitude can be <strong>fortalecimento<\/strong> if you embrace it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the lesson is to enjoy your own company and stop waiting for love to complete you. Carrie kinda-sorta learned that in one episode, but swiftly went back to her old ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re comfortable alone, love becomes a bonus and not a necessity, which means you&rsquo;re less likely to settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. 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Learn From the Past<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98549\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12.jpg\" alt=\"satc lesson\" class=\"wp-image-98549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-960x635.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-1080x714.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-170x112.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20793'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='793'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"satc lesson\" class=\"wp-image-98549 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-960x635.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-1080x714.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/satc-lessons-12-170x112.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0159206\/mediaindex\/?ref_=mv_close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; 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