What Does "i'm trying to" Mean?
Learn what "i'm trying to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
but she's making it harder.
It means the speaker believes they are acting to help or protect someone, but that person is resisting.
From On One Condition, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person says they are trying to keep someone safe but that person is making the situation harder.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a conflict when you need to justify your actions and explain your intentions. It can sound defensive, so it may not calm the argument.
Better ways to say it
I'm trying to protect her, but she's making it harder.
I'm only trying to protect her.
She's making it harder for me to help her.
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