What Does "thought we were" Mean?
Learn what "thought we were" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I thought we were getting close
This means the speaker is pointing out emotional distance and questioning the change in the relationship.
From The Unforgettable Love, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they thought the relationship was getting closer, but the other person has seemed distant lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a relationship conversation when you want to address distance without shouting. It can sound heavy or emotionally loaded, so it is better for personal conversations than casual talk.
Better ways to say it
I thought we were getting close, but you seem so distant lately.
You've seemed distant lately.
I thought we were closer than this.
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