What Carrie Bradshaw Can Teach Women About Sparkle!

When Carrie kissed Aiden while vacationing in Abu Dhabi, I was SO aggravated with her.  Yes, I am talking about Sex and the City 2; I saw it a couple of weeks ago on a perfect girl’s night out— pedicures, dinner out, and the ultimate chick flick-a great time.  I was upset because like many of the faithful I had followed the “girls” as they made their way through the perils of dating in New York City.  Carrie, in particular, had a tough time finding true love with her guy, John Preston, aka Big; finally marrying him at the end of the first movie, Sex and the City 1. 

After nearly two years of almost wedded bliss, a few tiny blips had begun to surface on the radar of the Preston marriage.  Just like women everywhere, Carrie and Big had to work on their marriage to keep the “sparkle” going.  When John came home from work tired and wanted to skip an important social event to veg on the couch with the remote, Carrie was livid.  Girls, I mean who hasn’t felt this way?  Whether we live in a sleepy rural community or the city that never sleeps, men and women go through this same song and dance everywhere all the time. Girls how do we keep the SPARKLE between ourselves and our hubbies?

One thing I have found helpful (and I think Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda would definitely approve) is to recommend that women keep their friendships with other women close and up to date.  It’s tempting with all that women have to do-mother, homemaker, wife, and a productive member of the workforce—to skip the time and effort it takes to remain friends.  I find that when I am involved with my gal pals, be it a simple dinner out together, or a luxury vacation in Abu Dhabi, I am happier, more content, more willing to work on that all important relationship with my spouse.  I feel better about myself and that translates into a better feeling toward everyone around me.  Time away with other women gives me perspective, and the sharing of laughter, fun, and most of all support is welcome and necessary.  And of course there’s the old saying “if mama ain’t happy, then nobody’s happy!” 

Have fun and keep the sparkle going girls!

Sandy

Sandy, thedivacruiser, is actually Sandy Wheeler an independent travel advisor for Connie George Travel Associates.  Follow her adventures on Twitter @thedivacruisier or on her website www.SandyWheelerTravel.com

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