What Does "it's always hard" Mean?
Learn what "it's always hard" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
It's always hard when people that we love turn out to be different to how we thought.
It means it hurts when someone you care about does not match the image you had of them.
From Cleopatra, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reflects on how painful it is when people we love turn out to be different from what we expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this in reflective conversation about disappointment in close relationships. It is natural in emotional talk, but too long for a quick everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
It's hard when people we love turn out to be different.
It's always hard when people you love change.
People you love can disappoint you.
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