Well, it is. The real - life experiences of Candace Bushnell and the women around her in the bustling New York City formed the core of 'Sex and the City'. You can see elements of real - life relationships, career struggles, and the search for love and self - identity in the story. For example, the dating disasters and the complex friendships are things that many women can relate to, whether in New York or elsewhere. It's a fictionalized version of real - life situations that Bushnell witnessed and participated in.
Yes, 'Sex and the City' is based on a true story. The creator, Candace Bushnell, wrote a column in The New York Observer which was inspired by her own experiences and the lives of her friends in New York City. It was this column that served as the basis for the popular TV show and subsequent movies.