What Sex and the City Vixen Are You Most Like?

When HBO’s Sex and the City took the world by storm six years ago, I fell in love with the show immediately. I could really relate to the character of Carrie – She is smart, sexy, and supposed to know it all about men. She is crazy about shoes and loves to wine and dine. She has some great sex but still has trouble getting the whole relationship thing right.

The show appeals to single women and gay men for not only its sassy title but also the fact that they find bits and pieces of themselves in each of the four characters, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and Carrie. Straight men don’t seem to think too highly of the show and probably hardly watch it but they know all about it, especially the character of Samantha. They secretly dream of meeting someone like her but they openly condemn Samantha for her audacious behavior.

I adore the girls because they are beautiful, fabulous, and smart; they are financially independent and exciting in bed. Their conquests of men, sex and career are equally successful. They seem selfish and narcissistic at times but they are never afraid to show their true self. They understand that love is elusive and still make a run for it when they encounter the opportunity of a love affair.

Therefore, I take a quiz to see what Sex and the City Vixen I am most like. Before I go on, let me make a prediction: I am either a Carrie or Samantha.

Here it is:

1. The biggest mistake you make in dating is: (4)

1. Wanting things to get serious, fast
2. Being too aggressive
3. Still obsessing over your ex way too much
4. Being a bit cynical about men

2. How much would you be willing to change for a guy? (2)

1. Not a lot. You'd change your hair... maybe.
2. You'd possibly change. And possibly not.
3. It's hard for you to compromise.For the right guy, it could be something big... like quitting smoking. But it takes you a while to come around.
4. For the love of your life, almost anything. You'd change your life plans, if that’s what it takes to marry your dream guy.

3. Have you ever cheated on a guy? (3)

1. No way. You would never do anything like that.
2. Nope, you have enough trouble keeping one guy around.
3. You have, and you were torn apart by it.
4. Who hasn't? Seriously, you don't make a habit of it - but it's happened.

4. Your perfect first date is: (4)

1. Romantic. From him picking you up with flowers to walking you to your door at the end.
2. Casual. A walk through the park together, followed up by lunch at a cafe.
3. Wild. You love dancing the night away, or taking a last minute trip to Rio.
4. High energy. A dinner out with lots of conversation, and maybe even a little heated debate.

5. When it comes to giving your friends dating advice, you: (2)

1. Are optimistic. You tend to see the best in their situation, even if the guy they are dating is kind of jerky.
2. Are a breath of fresh air. You'll listen to their problems, but in the end, your fun attitude is what cheers them up.
3. Are very sympathetic - and you tend to relate your situations to stuff that has happened to you.
4. Are likely to bring them back down to reality with some unbiased words.

6. What do you think about getting married? (2)

1. Absolutely. If you are serious about someone, marriage has to be on the table.
2. It's hard to give up your independence, but you think you might eventually get married.
3. You think you might some day. But maybe not. It may take the right guy, but the right guy may not be enough.
4. Not important to you. Your life is great as is - marriage is not something you think about.

7. On a date, it's best to wear: (4)

1. Something new. Old clothes carry too much past relationship baggage.
2. Something feminine. Men like to see dates in something pretty.
3. Something everyday. You aren't about to put a lot of thought into *clothes*
4. Something sexy. It's all about advertising what you've got.

8. What age man do you prefer to date? (4)

1. Someone close to your own age.
2. Someone a tad older than you, like most women.
3. Younger guys. You need someone who can keep up!
4. It varies. Sometimes near your age, sometimes younger, sometimes much older.

Before I announce the result, I have to admit that it is quite surprising. I wonder if there is any truth to the quiz outcome?

When did I become a chica who is not only the least likable but also the most cynical character in Sex and the City?

It says:

“You Are Most Like Miranda!”

While you've had your fair share of romance, men don't come first. Guys are a distant third to your friends and career. And this independence *is* attractive to some men, in measured doses.

Remember that if you imagine the best outcome, it might just happen.

Romantic prediction: Someone from your past is waiting to reconnect...But you'll have to think of him differently, if you want things to work.

The Combination of Four

Over the years, I have grown up with the girls as they stumble on the road to true love. They provide many Dos and Don’ts of relationships and help me discover the characteristics of my personality traits.

Carrie: I identify with her dating style i.e. her on-again, off-again love affair with the devastatingly handsome, but emotionally unavailable Mr.Big. I have my fair share of suitors who are similar to Big. I’m perceptive of my surrounding. Someone who can make me laugh as much as he can stimulate my mind turns me on.

Charlotte: I can be naïve. I am like a mother with my friends or my man. I believe the good in people. I secretly yearn for intimacy, for attachment and ideal love. I desire a knight in shining armor who is also my soul mate.

Samantha: I can associate with her liberating qualities. I can be selfish and overlook someone's feelings. My personal style includes a liking for low-cut and revealing outfits. Because of it, I could scare potential suitors off with my strong-headed personality.

Miranda: My cynical view on men perhaps has worsened over the years. I am pragmatic. I sympathize with Miranda when she has a tough time deciding whether to give in to the affections of Steve the Bartender. Miranda shies away from a relationship with Steve because he is "just a bartender", not someone more ambitious or stable. I don't give my heart up easily and I am cautious in love. Stability and status are important to me. I share her realistic attitude toward relationships. I am longing for intimacy but I am hesitant to give up my material needs and wants.

I wonder if there is anyone exactly like Carrie or Samantha in the real world. It seems almost impossible that a woman as Samantha exists.

HBO’s team of excellent writers is the reason why the show became a success. They have created four distinctive characters that women can relate to in many ways. They share the same pitfalls, mistakes and temptations in relationships that we are all too familiar.

Watching the show is as if looking at my own dating exploits unfolding on the screen. With the show wrapping up after the sixth season, I wonder if that also signals an end to my fabulous single life.

You Go Girls!