The Older I Get, The More I Relate To Gaby From "Desperate Housewives" And Here Are 7 Reasons Why

    "You know how bored I was today...I came this close to actually cleaning the house." — Gabrielle Solis

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    Gabrielle Solis starts off in the first season of Desperate Housewives as a young, beautiful housewife with a wonderful house and a perfect family. But we soon see her life isn't anywhere near perfect — which makes her all the more relatable. Through all her ups and downs, Gabby is sure to have you screaming "oh my god, same" at the TV.

    1. She knows how to turn her mistakes into learning opportunities.

    Gaby saying, "Adultery gave me some valuable life skills."
    ABC / Via Twitter: @DHnocontext

    I don't condone her actions, but I'm proud of her for learning from them. 

    2. She doesn't...erm...beat around the bush.

    Gabby saying, "Your father's side of the family is trash. Any questions?"
    ABC

    3. She knows the benefits of retail therapy.

    Narrator saying "Gabrielle Solis was depressed. And when she was depressed, nothing lifted her spirts like a good workout of her credit card."
    ABC

    4. ...and other kinds of therapy.

    Gabby saying, "Do you have any wine?" and therapist replies "we don't really do wine in therapy."
    ABC

    5. She's realistic about her future.

    Gaby saying, "well, it's official. I'm going to hell."
    ABC

    6. She knows how to use her womanhood to her advantage.

    Gaby saying, "Oh, for God's sakes, Bree. You're a woman. Manipulate him. That's what we do."
    ABC

    7. And of course—she's not afraid to show her confidence.

    Gaby saying, "Look at this bone structure. This face is a cash cow."
    ABC
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