Homer and Lisa, voiced respectively byDan CastellanetaandYeardley Smith, are two fundamentally different people in practically every respect.

Their relationship requires work that each of them has put in the effort to make work despite their differences.

Lisa will watch TV withHomerand even offer him advice while Homer does what he can to support Lisas interests.

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They take a stab at make their dynamic work because they need each other.

Despite his selfish tendencies, Homer loves his kids.

Despite her maturity, Lisa still needs a father figure.

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Theirs is a relationship they both want to make work and need in each of their lives.

Homer and Lisa bring out each other vulnerabilities as a parent and child and help each other grow.

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