An exhausted Brooke walks into the living room, requesting Garys help cleaning up the dishes.

Come on, Gary.

This is a pivotal moment in the scene.

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The Break-Up (2006) | IMDb

Its clear here that this has been an ongoing issue.

Garys lack of consideration for Brooke and caring about what matters to her is made abundantly clear here.

Gary follows her into the kitchen and they begin arguing more.

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Gary expresses confusion as to why hed want to ever do the dishes.

Brooke continues on, pleading for Gary to understand her point-of-view.

I want you towantto do the dishes, an exasperated Brooke snaps at one point.

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The Break-Up (2006) | IMDb

From there, things continue to escalate.

Its not about the lemons!

Thats all youre talking about!

Im just saying it would be nice if you did things that I asked.

It would be even nicer if you did things without me even having to ask you!

I deserve somebody who gives a shit!

shouts Brooke as she storms away.

Because love isnt about convenience.

Trying over and over again.

Consideration is everything, effort is essential, and the bare minimum willneverbe enough.

Stop settling for it.

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