Why Carrie and Aidan’s breakup was always inevitable in And Just Like That- Even back in Sex and the City

After many years of 'Sex and the City,' in 'And Just Like That,' we see the relationship between Carrie and Aidan unfold once again. This time, the outcome is the same. It makes us wonder if Carrie and Aidan’s relationship, despite having potential, seemed to be wrong.

Carrie’s role in Aidan’s life in 'And Just Like That' and 'Sex and the City' mirrors Mr. Big’s role in Carrie’s life. Mr. Big represented the unattainable. Carrie and Mr. Big had an on-again, off-again relationship.

It is quite similar to the one she had with Aiden. Aiden wanted more, but Carrie wasn't in a position to give it to him, which eventually led to their breakup, which seemed to be inevitable.

Disclaimer: The article contains the writer's opinion.

Why was Carrie and Aiden’s breakup in And Just Like That inevitable?

Looking back at Aiden and Carrie’s relationship in *Sex and the City*, we see that their initial connection was tumultuous. Carrie was still not over Mr. Big when she met Aidan. However, she recognized the comfort and positive qualities Aidan could offer and decided to go with it.

It’s clear that Aidan and Mr. Big are very different. While one searched for long-term relationships and deep connections, the other did not. Aidan always wanted a future with Carrie, which is evident in *Sex and the City*. Yet, Carrie, initially intrigued by Aidan’s nature, gradually feels more and more uneasy with the same qualities.

Eventually, years later, when they cross paths in And Just Like That, Carrie begins to reconnect with him once again. For fans, it felt like a full-circle moment. However, their eventual breakup for very similar reasons shows that they were just not meant to be together.

In And Just Like That, after Mr. Big’s death, Carrie hardly spends time mourning the huge loss. It becomes one of her main mistakes, as she remains stuck in a time that cannot return, believing that rekindling her relationship with Aidan will reconnect her with the past.

But the core differences between them caused the same issue in And Just Like That as well. Carrie also struggles to fully understand Aidan's dedication to his children.

Carrie and Aidan’s eventual breakup occurs after Carrie attributes the breakup to Aidan’s mistrust of her. The ending might have disappointed us fans, but it was pretty clear they just weren’t meant to be. Aidan will never be able to provide what Carrie needs in a relationship.

For Carrie, he will never be ‘the one’. Years later, the fundamental differences between them remain the same. It is too vital to overlook altogether. For building a stable future, one needs to have a strong foundation.

However, Carrie and Aidan’s relationship never had one from the start. Now, they appear in Sex and the City, not in And Just Like That.

Their final goodbye wasn’t a tragic twist of fate but something we, the fans, saw coming a long time ago. It’s a realistic ending to their story. They share a connection, but it’s just not enough for their relationship to eventually succeed.

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