What Does "i am trying to be supportive you know" Mean?
Learn what "i am trying to be supportive you know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I am trying to be supportive, you know.
This means the speaker is saying they want to support the other person and are making an effort to do so.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they are trying to be helpful and supportive.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to explain your good intentions during a disagreement. It can sound defensive if the other person feels misunderstood.
Better ways to say it
I'm trying to be supportive, you know.
I'm trying to help.
I am being supportive.
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