English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "i was thinking"

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I was thinking, how it's been

I was thinking about how difficult it is for you to manage the bakery by yourself.

From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 56

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is thinking about how hard it is to run the bakery alone.

Usage Scenario

Use this to comment on someone's situation in a supportive way. The full line is a bit awkward as spoken English, so it is not ideal as a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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I was thinking about how hard it is to run the bakery on your own.
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Running the bakery on your own must be tough.
3
I was thinking about how you run the bakery by yourself.

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