Communication Quote by Alex Garland
““You never listen to me anymore. Before, if I was talking to you, you would always listen. But now you have no time to even talk to me. 'Yeah... Has Keaty told you not to eat the Stew?' 'Richard!' I frowned 'What?' 'You are not listening to me!' '… Oh. Well I'm sorry. I've got a lot on my mind.' 'Not me.' 'Huh?' 'I am not on your mind.' 'Uh... of course you are.' 'I am not' she poked me in the ribs. 'I think you do not love me anymore.' I looked at her in astonishment '… Are you serious?' 'Very serious' she said petulantly 'But... I mean... do we have to talk about this right now?' 'Yes. It must be now. Etienne is not here, and maybe soon I will never see you agai...' 'Francoise!' I hissed. 'Keep it down!' 'Maybe I should keep it down but maybe I should not. In the dope field, when I would not be quiet, you pushed me to the ground and held me tightly'. She giggled. 'It was very exciting'.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Ex Machina, 2014
A strained conversation reveals how neglect and miscommunication erode intimacy, leading to frustration and emotional distance.
In simple terms: Neglect hurts relationships.
Key Takeaway
Address communication gaps early.
Themes
communication
relationships
misunderstanding
frustration
Mood
tense
conflicted
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- team collaboration
- family dinner
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
emotional neglect
power dynamics
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you signal need for attention without blame?
- What habits foster active listening?
A Different Perspective
Assuming silence means acceptance can worsen issues.
