Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Carrie and Aidan's Final Goodbye: And Just Like That... Fans Cheer!

Fans rejoiced after Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) broke up for the third time in the latest episode of And Just Like That

SPILL THE TEA: Carrie Bradshaw and Aidan Shaw's Toxic Relationship Comes Crashing Down!

Get ready for a juicy dose of drama, because the latest episode of And Just Like That... has left fans SHOOK! After months of on-again, off-again romance, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her long-suffering beau Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) have finally gone their separate ways. And let's just say it was a LONG time coming!

As the episode titled "Present Tense" unfolded, we saw Carrie and Aidan navigating a tumultuous long-distance relationship, but it quickly became apparent that their love was doomed from the start. The tension between them was palpable as they argued about Aidan's jealousy of Carrie's budding friendship with her handsome British downstairs neighbor, Duncan Reeves (Jonathan Cake).

After arguing about Aidan being jealous of Carrie's relationship with her handsome British downstairs neighbor, writer Duncan Reeves (Jonathan Cake), Aidan admits he has trust issues due to Carrie cheating on him in the past

But what really put the nail in the coffin was when Aidan confessed to having trust issues due to Carrie's past infidelity - yes, you read that right! It seems that despite his repeated attempts to move on, Aidan still couldn't shake off the memories of Carrie's betrayal. And let's be real, who can blame him? I mean, who wants a partner who cheated on them with their late husband, Mr. Big?!

The argument escalated when Carrie lashed out at Aidan, accusing him of being "fg jealous" and "suspicious." But Aidan shot back, "Well, can you fg blame me?" Ouch! The tension between them was so thick you could cut it with a knife!

As the episode reached its climax, Carrie and Aidan shared a heart-wrenching hug before parting ways for good. It was clear that their love had run its course, and it was time to move on.

This eventually leads a frustrated Carrie to lash out as she asks Aidan: 'Can you stop f*****g blaming me?'

But what really got fans talking was the hilarious cameo by none other than Andy Cohen, who reprised his role as shoe salesman Daniel from Sex and the City. We mean, who wouldn't want to see Mr. Cohen's adorable face on screen?

Fans React: "FINALLY! He better not come around again!"

The episode left fans reeling with emotions, and we can't blame them for feeling a little relieved that Carrie is finally free from Aidan's toxic grasp. Here are just a few of the juicy reactions we spotted on social media:

They later both conclude their relationship won't work out again, sharing a tearful hug before parting ways

  • "It's about time! He better not come around again!"
  • "Finally!"
  • "Thank God."
  • "Carrie Bradshaw finally did the thing!"
  • "That episode was absolutely classic Carrie Bradshaw. Loved it."

The Lowdown: What Went Wrong in Carrie and Aidan's Relationship?

So, what really went wrong between these two star-crossed lovers? Well, according to Carrie, Aidan's jealousy of her friendship with Duncan got the best of him. But let's be real, folks - we've seen this pattern before! Every time Carrie tries to move on from a relationship, she inevitably ends up hurting someone else. And in this case, it was poor Aidan who paid the price.

But what really gets our hackles up is when Carrie tries to shift the blame onto Aidan for her past mistakes. "He's got trust issues because of me!" Yeah, no kidding! You cheated on him with your late husband, and now you're surprised he can't trust you? Give us a break!

The Tea Spills: What's Next for And Just Like That...?

With this season's finale airing on August 14, fans are left wondering what's next for Carrie and her friends. Will Samantha return to shake things up in the third season? Only time will tell! But one thing's for sure - we can't get enough of this drama-filled show!

The Sex and the City sequel follows friends Carrie, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as they navigate their intricate lives in New York City. With its unapologetic take on real-life issues like death, grief, divorce, and identity, And Just Like That... is more than just a show - it's a cultural phenomenon.

So, stay tuned for the juicy drama to come!

Fans celebrated the breakup on social media, expressing their frustration with Carrie's love interest. 'It’s about time! He better not come around again!' one wrote

The tense episode also had a humorous moment when Parker's real-life friend Andy Cohen made a quick cameo as he reprised his role of shoe salesman Daniel from Sex and The City

The episode starts out with Carrie walking in on an awkward encounter between her boyfriend Aidan and her downstairs neighbor Duncan

Carrie later tells pal Seema (Sarita Choudhury) that she believes Aidan is 'threatened' by her. 'I cheated on him with John. It was awful,' she said, referring to her late husband John Preston, a.k.a. Mr. Big, who died from a heart attack in the first season of the Sex and the City reboot

Later on Aidan interrupts Carrie and Duncan's book edition session, as he shows up unannounced

The couple argue before going to sleep, and later continue bickering in the morning, after Aidan told Carrie to 'get away' from him because she smelled like smoke

Carrie accuses him of trying to figure out if there's something going on between her and Duncan. 'This is such bullsh**t, Carrie,' he responds

'Aidan, you're worried about me and another man,' she says before storming out

They later meet up for lunch, and Aidan admits that he has 'trust issues.' The talk erupts into another fight, as Carrie accuses him of sounding 'jealous' and 'suspicious'

'I can't give you any more than I have, and it wasn't enough. And there's all the family stuff. I'm sorry, but there is,' Carrie tells him before they break up

A teary-eyed Aidan tells her, 'I'm sad. I really thought we were gonna make it this time.' Carrie replies with a shaking voice, 'Yeah, I'm sad too'

Later on in her apartment Carrie takes down all the postcards Aidan sent her from Virginia

'The woman had thought that she and her love were very present, but now realized they were still locked in the past, which meant, of course, that they had no future,' Carrie says in a voiceover at the end of the episode

The pair previously dated twice in seasons 3 and 4 of Sex and the City, with both attempts ultimately ending in breakups; Pictured in Season 3

And Just Like That... airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max

The original Sex and the City ran for six seasons, airing on HBO from 1998 until 2004; Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah and Kim Cattrall pictured in a promotional photo