by Danielle Wright
Sundays are for praying, energy cleansing, and… Sex and the City, of course.
While rewatching the show for the millionth time and simultaneously skipping out on my friend’s baby shower this weekend—due to being low on finances—Carrie being shoe-shamed didn’t sit well with me. In season 6, we see Carrie visiting her friend to celebrate yet another one of her milestones, and during the event, her very expensive shoes are stolen.
Her friend, who also happens to be the hostess, not only refuses to apologize for the incident but shames her for her extravagant footwear and lifestyle choices. It’s no secret that when you’re a single and childless woman, there are plenty of people who refuse to see you as a human with any real purpose. It’s almost as though choosing to remain child-free means you should be locked away in a dungeon, never to be seen or heard from again. But this begs the question, should married women have single friends?
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As mentioned earlier, I was unable to attend my friend’s baby shower after spending a whopping $250 on a bridal shower gift and over $700 for one weekend—this doesn’t include food and Ubering to and from the venue. Plus, I was invited to her wedding but couldn’t attend due to finances, and luckily for this job, I was able to get some very expensive items from top brands that cater to brides and had them shipped out.
Earlier this year, I went back to visit her in her hometown for a girl’s night of wine tasting and dinner, costing me another $1,030 for the weekend. Fast forward, she learns she’s pregnant, and unfortunately, I simply cannot make it. I’ve since written to her and haven’t heard back, but she’s making time to view my social media posts. We’ve been friends for about three years, and I have never received a gift from her—not for my birthday, not for Christmas… nothing.
