Manhattan or Paris?

Carrie with Petrovsky

Watching Episode 92 of SATC set me thinking - what would I have done if I were Carrie? To be honest, I would be in a dilemma. It's really a hard decision.
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Lexi's death causes Carrie to pause and consider her own life. All of her friends have been moving on with their lives - Miranda has married and gone to Brooklyn, Charlotte has married and is now taking care of a litter of puppies, and Samantha is finally in a stable relationship. Carrie wonders if it's time to try some change in her life as well. Petrovsky, the famed Russian artist whom Carrie was dating asked if she would moved to Paris with him. This means she will have to sacrifice everything she has in Manhattan - her terrific job as a columnist, her three best friends who are also her family, her wonderful Madison Avenue home. Petrovsky made it clear that he was done with Manhattan and consider long-distance relationship unfeasible. After much hesitation, she decided to take the plunge and accept the offer.

At Lexi's funeral, Carrie drops this bombshell on her three best friends. Samantha and Charlotte are supportive, but Miranda is hesitant. The old friends take a walk, and Miranda admits that she doesn't like Petrovsky at all. Miranda felt that it was a great pity Carrie was giving up her life to live Petrovsky's life. Paris is full of uncertainties and Miranda worries for her beloved friend. Carrie is hurt by this, and walks away from Miranda, getting ready for her new start at life.
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While supportive friends are necessary, sometimes, you also need a friend like Miranda who would bluntly remind you the consequences of your decisions. Generally, a woman tends to give up all for the man she loves while men on the other hand, may not reciprocate the equivalent. Perhaps, women are romantically more vulnerable. Is this a good thing or bad?

Would you give up everything you have to take a chance in love? Or would you give up the man? What would you have done?