English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm not asking you to trust me" Mean?
Learn what "i'm not asking you to trust me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I'm not asking you to trust me. I just want you
This means the speaker is saying trust is not required, only action or acceptance is.
From On One Condition, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker rejects the idea that the other person should trust them.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument when you want to lower the emotional demand and focus on facts or action. It can sound cold or defensive if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
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I'm not asking you to trust me.
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I'm not asking for your trust.
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You don't have to trust me.
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