English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wanted him" Mean?
Learn what "i wanted him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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feel the way I felt.
This means the speaker wanted the other person to experience the same pain or hurt they did.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains a spiteful motive for wanting someone else to suffer.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining revenge feelings in an argument or breakup. It sounds emotionally loaded and may come across as resentful.
Better ways to say it
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I wanted him to feel the way I felt.
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I wanted him to understand how I felt.
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I wanted him to suffer like I did.
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