You're Not Listening
Silent Conversations: Navigating Unheard Words in 'You're Not Listening'
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I get the feeling that this conversation's meaningless
The conversation feels meaningless, lacking significance or value.
Can't get a sentence in without you tuning out
It's challenging to express thoughts because you're being ignored or disengaged.
I'm not gonna repeat myself
Refusing to repeat oneself, indicating a frustration with not being heard.
I've never been redundant
Asserting that one doesn’t usually say things unnecessarily.
That's not me, that's not me
Emphasizing that the behavior doesn't align with their usual self.
Every time I try to talk it's not worth your attention
Expressing that attempts to communicate aren't valued or appreciated.
I would confront you but
Considering addressing the issue but feeling disheartened by the lack of attention.
You're not listening!
Directly stating that the person is not paying attention or listening.
Must be hard hearing what I've said
Noting the difficulty the person might have in comprehending due to distractions.
With all these thoughts running through your head
There are many thoughts occupying the listener's mind, hindering understanding.
I'd rather not speak anymore
Preferencing silence over being disregarded.
It's better than being ignored
Choosing silence as it feels better than being intentionally unnoticed.
We're pushing 65 and
Referencing an older age (possibly metaphorical) and feeling neglected despite it.
You're more focused on driving
Pointing out the focus on driving over the relationship or communication.
Plus your mind's wandering
Noticing the partner's mind wandering deeply elsewhere.
Way down that rabbit hole
Comparing the distraction to being lost in a complex or confusing mental state.
It must be force of habit
Suggesting that ignoring conversation is habitual, possibly involuntary.
'Cause it's 'bout near automatic
Implies that ignoring the speaker becomes automatic or second nature.
The way you're canceling
Metaphorically canceling out the speaker's voice or communication.
My vocal frequency
Continuing the metaphor of the listener obstructing the speaker's voice.
Must be hard hearing what I've said
Reiterating the difficulty in the listener understanding due to mental clutter.
With all these thoughts running through your head
Highlighting the challenges in communication due to the listener's preoccupation.
I'd rather not speak anymore
Preferencing silence due to feeling unheard.
It's better than being ignored
Stating that silence feels better than intentional neglect or being ignored.
Must be hard hearing what I've said
Repeating the idea of the listener finding it hard to hear due to mental distractions.
With all these thoughts running through your head
Reiterating the challenge posed by the listener's busy thoughts.
I'd rather not speak anymore
Choosing silence as it feels better than intentional disregard.
It's better than being ignored
Emphasizing that silence is preferable to being ignored or unheard.
Let's get some miles in
Shifting focus to seeking solace in silence during a physical activity (driving).
I'll enjoy the silence
Expressing a preference for the peace found in silence during the activity.
Won't you get some miles in
Encouraging the other person to also find peace in silence.
I'll be fine
Asserting personal capability to cope despite the lack of communication.
Let's get some miles in
Repeating the idea of seeking comfort in silence during an activity.
I'll enjoy the silence
Encouraging the partner again to find solace in silence.
Won't you get some miles in
Requesting the partner to find peace while engaged in an activity.
I'll be fine
Assuring that despite the lack of communication, the speaker will manage.
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