Let's be honest, no one ever wants to admit that they are the Miranda of the friend group. Everyone thinks that they are the ultimate fashionista, the carefree independent woman, or the sweet, classy, dependable girlfriend. But that leaves Miranda, who's seen as the boring, negative, and least ideal cast member.
But really, Miranda is the one with some of the best qualities. She's dependable, honest, hardworking, and always there for her family and friends. Not only is she nice, but she is also funny. Plus, she cares about more than just looks. And yes, while she did go through a phase of bad haircuts and unfortunate outfits, it just shows that she doesn't care about other opinions.
With just one episode of "Sex and the City," it's easy to see that Miranda has the most depth. Carrie jumped from guy to guy, spending an extraordinary amount of money on her closet. She even up and moved, quit her job, and lived in Paris, all for a guy she barely knew. Samantha was the most fun, but also the most selfish. Then there's Charlotte, who's biggest aspirations were the decorations in her Upper East Side apartment. While Miranda cared about looks, she was not superficial. And when it came time to do what was best for her family, she moved to the suburbs (aka Brooklyn, same thing). She was able to think clearly and make decisions with her best interest in mind.
Something that no one wants to admit is that Miranda is the most relatable. She works hard, loves to eat, isn't optimistic 100 percent of the time, cares about more than just men, and is always there for her friends.
She was the one throughout the entire show that had the job, the husband, the son, and her own opinion. Miranda knew exactly what she wanted, and went after it through the entire series. She didn't question every decision like Carrie, or look for a man's approval like Charlotte. Rather, she went through life independently, doing what was best for her.
Being open and honest are second nature to her. Knowing when to speak her mind and when to be quiet are essential for lawyers, and she brings that into her everyday life as well. She's unapologetic about her success at work and isn't shy about it.
She didn't care what others thought of her, and the things she said constantly reminded us of things we have said to our own friends.
Not only was she there to tell the other girls how it is, but to lift them up. Countless times she answered the phone in the middle of the night to help out a friend. She would put her friends above sleep, which just proved how loyal she truly was. Keeping things real was a huge part of her life, but she knew when to say things as well. Every now and then she would snap, but it was always accurate. She knew the value of her friends and refused to let them be treated less than the way they should be.
She was willing to get honest and show what she was really thinking. Never trying to gain others sympathy, but just being real.
And she summed up modern dating perfectly. Seriously, why are there so many weird guys?
She said things we think and only wish we could say in real life.
But she was able to balance her work life, relationships, and friendships in a way I wish I could. While she didn't do it flawlessly, she was realistic. She never gave up, and she was always striving to do even better than before.
At the end of the day, no matter if she got in a fight with a friend or not, she was there for others. Like when she followed Charlotte all the way home, after Charlotte left the doctor -- despite them being in a fight just before. Or when Miranda kept reaching out to Carrie after the big wedding mishap. She never gave up on her friends, even when they temporarily gave up on her.
So yeah, she might not be the most fun, or the craziest member. But she's so much more than that. Miranda was the glue that held all the girls together. The one to calm them down, and cheer them up. Sure she had her flaws as well, but don't we all. So if someone calls you the Miranda of the friend group, embrace it. You're able to think clearly and rationally, with your head on your shoulders. You're dependable, funny, and completely honest.
And if you still think you're not a "Miranda," I hope you are lucky enough to have one as a best friend.
