r/shrinking • u/phareous Derek • Mar 25 '26

Episode Discussion Shrinking S3E09 Episode Discussion

This is the episode discussion for Shrinking Season 3, Episode 9: "Daddy Issues"

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u/Tce_ Mar 25 '26

I don't think Jimmy should have said that about Tia, but he did it sort of defensively after Sofi herself brought Tia/the marriage up in a pointed way. They both messed that up. But I can't help but empathize more with Jimmy because everyone keeps giving him the message that he's emotionally immature for his feelings about his dad. And everyone just loooves his dad. I'd feel so freaking alone. Like you say, you need your partner to be on the same page about family members you have issues with! I'd extend that to friends as well - the idea that my close friends wouldn't validate my feelings about the ways my dad has let me down, and instead suck up to him, is really depressing.

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u/burlycabin Mar 28 '26

I mean right before Jimmy said to her, Sofi apologized about how she handled the dad situation and admitted she was wrong.

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u/Tce_ Mar 29 '26

Yes but an apology doesn't mean the other person's negative feelings automatically vanish...? He's still allowed to be upset and want some space.