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: Finds herself in a relationship with a man whose primary "shortcoming" is his lack of hygiene, specifically his refusal to wash his hands after using the restroom. Critical Reception

: Becomes fixated on the idea that her "shortcoming" is her brother Wesley's lack of ambition, leading to conflict when he visits New York. 15. Shortcomings

: The episode is often placed in the lower-to-middle tiers of series rankings. Rolling Stone ranked it 75th out of 94 episodes , noting it might be forgettable if not for the guest appearance by Justin Theroux. : Finds herself in a relationship with a

: Starts a relationship with Kevin , a divorced father. Her struggle is with the "shortcoming" of being a secondary priority to his child, highlighting her discomfort with his domestic responsibilities. Rolling Stone ranked it 75th out of 94

In this episode, the four main characters navigate various "shortcomings" in their romantic and personal lives:

: It is noted for exploring how people often stay in relationships for secondary reasons—like liking a partner's family—rather than the partner themselves. Production Details Director : Dan Algrant Writer : Michael Patrick King Original Air Date : September 12, 1999 Every 'Sex and the City' Episode Ranked - Rolling Stone