Aidan Shaw (John Corbett)

In addition to Hugh Jackman as my fave actor, I now have John Corbett in the list. I can't help liking him alot after watching his fictional character Aidan Shaw in Sex and the City.

Aidan is irresistibly charming, with laid-back (laid-back is good, less stressful) sex appeal - witness the slow smile, the twinkle in his eyes, the sweet sayings - that slays Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker). Furniture designer (I love furniture!), dog owner (me too!), guy with a country cabin - he's the perfect opposite to the commitment-phobic, hard to pin down Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Aidan is so warm and accessible and THERE for Carrie. He even refinishes her floors (aww.. so sweet) and makes her a home-cooked meal. (men who cook are sexy!)

Aidan has the courage of his convictions. Carrie finds out on their first date that, to him, smoking is a no-no. He's even willing to risk losing the girl. But never fear, the course of true love will be helped along by the nicotine patch.

Who wouldn't love a guy who says: "I have a life, I'm just making room for you in it," or "You make me happy," or even "Let's get you a donut." Awww... There seems to be nothing wrong with him - not a flaw. He goes to help Miranda (Carries' best friend, sprawled naked on her bathroom rug) when her back goes out. And he doesn't even sneak a peek. Not Aidan.

When he gets down on his knees in the middle of a moonlit street and proposes, we all sigh and join Carrie in saying, "Yes". Sooo romantic!!!

Tell me, who wouldn't love a man like that? For sure I do but where is he?

Sex and the City

I never really had a chance to watch the famous Sex and the City until now.

Despite the outrageous outfits and lifestyles, the series worked brilliantly for six seasons because the women it featured were utterly believable. Each woman represented a female archetype. There was prissy Charlotte, ever-sexual Samantha, fiercely independent Miranda, and lovelorn and fallible Carrie. Most women are combinations (in varying degrees of percentages) of the four, and therefore found something instantly relatable in each of the characters. Whether you were a prude or wildly promiscuous, you could feel their pain.

Finally I understand why some of my girlfriends are so addicted. I guess, to a large extent, as women, we could relate. And, women always need their best friends.

"No matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you'll never get through it without your friends." - Carrie Bradshaw



Out of sheer fun, I took a quick quiz on which SATC character I'm most likely am. It turns out I'm more of Carrie, which I reckon is the closest - when it comes to romance, I'm really old-fashioned. I like the guy to take the initiative. And lasting love? Of cos. ; )

The results: Is it possible to be an old-fashioned romantic and a fashionplate for the modern age, all at once? Somehow, you make it work. You're a living contradiction: intelligent and worldly, yet constantly surprised by what life throws at you; fiercely independent, yet desperately longing for lasting love. With all of that going on in your head, it's a wonder you even get up in the morning!

The SATC man for me?

Irresistibly charming, laid-back sex appeal, warm, accessible and not afraid to make a commitment sure sounds attractive to me. ; P