Miranda broke up with Steve primarily due to a stagnant sex life in their marriage and her growing attraction to, and subsequent affair with, non-binary comedian Che Diaz.
The Deterioration of Their Marriage
In the series And Just Like That..., Miranda and Steve's long-standing relationship faced significant challenges. Their intimate life had become notably stagnant, leading to a sense of unfulfillment for Miranda. This period of marital complacency created an opening for new connections to emerge in Miranda's life.
The Influence of Che Diaz
Miranda's professional and personal world began to intertwine with that of Che Diaz, a non-binary comedian who hosts a podcast with Carrie Bradshaw. As Miranda spent more time with Che, she found herself increasingly attracted to them. This attraction soon blossomed into an affair, marking a pivotal shift in Miranda's romantic landscape.
The affair with Che Diaz became a catalyst for Miranda to re-evaluate her marriage to Steve. Her newfound connection and desire for a different future ultimately led her to make the difficult decision to end her marriage.
The Aftermath and New Beginnings
Following the culmination of her affair with Che, Miranda ended her marriage to Steve. She subsequently made the significant life change of moving to California to be with Che Diaz, signifying a complete departure from her life in New York and her marriage.
Key Events Leading to the Breakup:
- Stagnant Marital Intimacy: Miranda and Steve's sex life became unfulfilling.
- Attraction to Che Diaz: Miranda developed strong feelings for Che.
- Affair Begins: Miranda and Che started an intimate relationship.
- Decision to End Marriage: The affair prompted Miranda to leave Steve.
- Relocation to California: Miranda moved to be with Che.
