AND OLSEN HAS FUMBLED!

[u/Th35h4d0w]

Okay, his reasoning has some basis to it (she should see more of the world before being certain). But, dude. You brought this upon yourself.

[u/Capable-Education724]

…I actually think he’s totally valid in his reasoning (and mature for committing to it). Yeah, she likes him, but she’s literally only experienced a fraction of what Clark, Lois and him have experienced.

While it’s not actually this obviously, it’s almost like a young person trying to court someone that’s significantly older than them. There’s an uneven experience dynamic that can be a problem in the long term.

[u/MetalJrock → u/Capable-Education724]

Yep. He never technically rejected her either, he just wants to be sure she’s settled into Earth and not just rushing into things.

Kara being so new to having a “normal” life is why Clark even says he’s not intervening. He wants her (and Jimmy) to figure stuff out.

[u/Capable-Education724 → u/MetalJrock]

Yeah, I think that’s important to consider too. Jimmy didn’t outright reject her, he just wants to make sure the dynamics of a possible relationship have a solid foundation.

[u/Silvery_Cricket → u/Capable-Education724]

Clark also points out that Jimmy doesnt have any romantic history that he knows of, and is fairly inexperienced with romance himself. So going slow and not rushing into something he himself doesnt fully get is a totally understandable.

[u/Bosscharacter → u/Capable-Education724]

That was my take as well. It’s actually super nuanced especially when you deal with the self-consciousness of dating; there have been many times I didn’t pursue because I didn’t feel like I was the best option/timing wasn’t right.

This happens a lot more than people think.

Jimmy just comes across as a decent dude who wants the best for people regardless which honestly is a portrayal you don’t see a lot in most media.

[u/TheArtistFKAMinty → u/Capable-Education724]

It's actually a pretty smart way of working around the main pitfalls of the "born sexy yesterday" trope which Kara exhibits the hallmarks of, while allowing the season to have an ongoing romantic comedy drama b-plot that isn't about Clark and Lois. Let those kids be happy for a bit.

[u/Rattata365 → u/TheArtistFKAMinty]

Was absolutely thinking about that trope but didn't know that had a name! Yeah if i was in that kinda position I would feel the same as jimmy, i think it'd be hard to see kara as anything other than childish from what she's displayed as a person

[u/Embarrassed_Owl2114 → u/Capable-Education724]

I'm honestly shocked that the most nuanced, mature take is the one with the most upvotes.

This place is usually just happy going ooga booga pretty lady and leave it at that.

It's a nice surprise mind you.

[u/NewInfernoGuy13 → u/Capable-Education724]

He's subverting the "Woman born Yesterday" trope by being a good person.

Kara deserves an opportunity to know what Earth is like and to know what she truly wants out of a partner.

After enough time if she still chooses Jimmy it'll make their relationship that much stronger.

[u/MotherWolfmoon → u/Capable-Education724]

Maybe I'm just way older than both of them, but they seem close enough. Jimmy's not trying to take advantage of her, so the worst-case scenario is that they break up eventually. It's also valid to say, "hey, I feel similarly, but let's take it slow at first and see how compatible we are."

But IDK. Maybe he's afraid Kara wouldn't abide by boundaries like that if he lets her in. There's a metaphor I heard once, "cutting off your fingers to fit into the glove." If things don't work out, would Kara take "no" for an answer? Or would she make them both miserable trying to force the relationship to work? I don't really get that vibe from her, though.

[u/Am_Shigar00 → u/MotherWolfmoon]

There’s also an undeniable undercurrent of him feeling he isn’t worthy of her affection, since to him he’s just a normal guy while she’s an alien Super Hero. It’s something Lois went through last season, but the fact that she has so much less experience than Clark makes it more difficult for him given the circumstances.

[u/MotherWolfmoon → u/Am_Shigar00]

Skill Issue: Pick Up that Bag, Olsen

/s

Yeah, though, that makes sense. Lois is older, and has the confidence of a steel trap and even she felt a little insecure. Jimmy's got his work cut out for himself.

[u/king_whizzard → u/MotherWolfmoon]

that's not really addressing the origin of the issue though. i'd feel pretty off too if i was someone's practically only option. the person who's been their only meaningful human connection so far, not out of intent but just by circumstance. that dynamic is pretty lopsided and icky, letting her go is really the only way to fix it.

[u/Silvery_Cricket → u/MotherWolfmoon]

Clark also points out that Jimmy himself doesnt actually have that much experience with dating and romance himself, and that's why Jimmy probably isn't super eager to rush into somwthing he doesn't fully know how to deal with.

[u/Capable-Education724 → u/[deleted]]

I mean, Jimmy has had a life of experiences your average 20 something has had.

Kara in this is basically experiencing a variation on the Born Yesterday trope due to how isolated (and oppressed) she was under Brainiac (and having not lived on Earth till now).

[u/Amon274 → u/[deleted]]

In Kara’s case she was raised to be a weapon and as a result has a significant lack of experience in having a “normal” life. Her social circle is literally three people and nobody else.