What Does "i can't pretend" Mean?
Learn what "i can't pretend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I can't pretend that things are fine between us
It means the speaker is saying the relationship is clearly bad and they do not want to fake that everything is fine.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is admitting that they cannot keep pretending everything is okay between them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious relationship conflict when you need to be honest about a problem. It sounds heavy and emotional, so it is not for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
I can't pretend everything is fine.
I can't pretend things are fine between us.
We both know things are not fine.
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