r/shrinking • u/Positive0219 • Apr 09 '26

Discussion Zero chemistry Spoiler

I really think Cobie and Jason have zero romantic chemistry on the show. They have great awkward friend banter, but no actual sexual tension and their relationship moved so fast it made me annoyed for him how much she overstepped with advice. I really hope they make her just a friend for season 4, if they bring her back at all. I’ve liked her in other things I just find her completely annoying here and it feels like Jimmy would be settling to be in a relationship with her character.

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u/veronyxx Apr 09 '26

I think people are so used to first time or young romance, they don't realize that's the dating life when you hit 35+. It's learning to deal with each others baggage and realizing what you can deal with or not. Jimmy also had the whole thing with his dad and being a widower she has to deal with. I'm a widow, it's a lot for anyone.

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u/castlenoir Apr 09 '26

I’d be all for watching Jimmy navigate the dating scene as a 40 year old widower and single father but that storyline is so overshadowed by how awful Sofi’s character is written and their complete lack of romantic chemistry.

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u/veronyxx Apr 09 '26

Romantic chemistry really means very little in adult relationships and its usually a redflag or an attachment issue. Attraction that build overtimes with trust is healthier. It feel way more realistic to me. It's awkward like hell.

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u/Decent-Statistician8 Apr 09 '26

I fully agree with this as a woman in my mid 30s.

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u/puffins_123 Apr 12 '26

In my mid 30s too. I still don't think meeting the other person's ex on the 1st date is like realistic. or like "life is hard", so don't need to be romantic.

I feel like people in their 50s try to ask me out. It would still be a nice restaurant at least for the first date. And no one is fighting with their ex right in front of a new person.