Carrie is spiraling while waiting for the New York Times review of her book. However, her real breakdown happens when she runs into Nina Katz—Aidan’s ex-girlfriend. Nina’s "disapproving face" becomes a symbol of Carrie’s internal guilt over how she treated Aidan, leading her into a neurotic obsession with what Nina (and the rest of the world) thinks of her.

Now a new mother to Brady, Miranda is overwhelmed and feels judged by the "perfect" mothers in her building. She eventually learns that she can't do everything on her own.

In the Sex and the City episode (Season 5, Episode 6), the girls face various forms of judgment and "criticism" that test their confidence. Episode Summary

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