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Two blonde's, a redhead and a brunette walk into a movie theater. Sound familiar? If you've ever seen the HBO smash Sex and the City, it should. As I entered the theater with my three friends the reason for the trip was quite obvious to me. I really miss these girls. Yes, I know, they are just characters but quite honestly they have become my pseudo-friends. If your a man reading this blog and just don't get why your wife, girlfriend or sister has such an attachment to these ladies, let me explain. This is pretty much what female relationships are like minus the Manolo's and Park Ave. penthouses. If you want to know what women are really like when you guys aren't around I suggest watching a few episodes on DVD. Think of it as a little cheat sheet into our lives.

These four characters represent women I know personally. Although none of my friends are exactly like the characters on the screen, their dominant characteristics were ironically represented by the four of us watching them.

First there is Charlotte, the sweet, optimistic sometimes overly bubbly girl. Nobody suits her better then my darling Megan. I have often said that if you don't like or get along with Megan. There is probably something wrong with you. She's hopeful and optimistic even when things are going poorly. Whenever I'm down in the dumps she is my go to gal.

Then there is the ever popular Carrie. She is the clothes horse who always seems to push the envelope of fashion. As I watched her dress up a pair of PJ's with a fur coat, high heels and a sequined beret I turned to Kristen and said, "I could so see you doing that." to which see replied, "I have". But of course she would. Jeans and a t-shirt just would not fly with Kristen unless it was paired with a fierce pair of shoes, a belt, an eccentric necklace or a cute hat. This is just one of the reasons we love her. How many women could carry a monkey bag and make it look good?

Miranda is the high powered attorney. A strong business women who thinks from a technical point of view. She's always looking out for her friends in a more buisness like way. Who better to represent than Michelle. Although she's not a lawyer, she probably should have been. She's constantly pushing her career up the ladder of success and doing a fantastic job with it. Whenever I have a big decision to make the phone rings in Minnesota. Why? Because she considers things that I never would have. She will also verbally bitch slap me when I need it. Don't we all need a friend like that?

The only one left is Samantha. Most people think Samantha's dominant quality is her sex drive. Personally I see her just a little differently. What she brings to the table of friends is her total bluntness. Nobody has to ask her what her opinion is because she's already giving it. That's my girl. She's verbally sharp as a razor and as blunt as a cotton ball. I have been told that I can be blunt to a fault. I do feel bad when my forwardness has hurt a friends feelings but I just think why beat around the bush. They should know that I love them no matter what and I'm just calling it as I see it. If the one's you love can't tell you the truth, who the hell will?

Even though there are other friends I wish could have joined us at this viewing I have to say I enjoyed the movie greatly. As we all get older and our lives become more complicated we tend to see our friends a little less. But somehow when we all do get together again, it's as if we didn't miss a beat. That's what friendships are. Some are old and some are just starting out, but I do cherish every one of the wonderful ladies that have come into my life. Each one has brought something different to the table and I love them for it. We have comforted each other through break-ups, illness, passing and failures. We celebrated birthdays, weddings, accomplishments and babies. Life is all about change and I am so happy I get to share my changes with my girls. They are the one constant I never want to get tired of.