Hahaha, this.Obviously didn't make much of an impact
I donāt believe Carrieās version of events here in the slightest because itās just not her personality type at all. Carrie is pretty forward with guys, if she really did meet Joel and her feelings were as powerful for him as she says, she wouldāve pursued things in some way. Her situation with Jack when she was still technically with Alex, how things went down with Oliver whilst still being in a relationship with Pete. Carrie doesnāt quietly nurse secret crushes.