What Does "you haven't been" Mean?
Learn what "you haven't been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I mean, I... you haven't been particularly open about your past with me, which makes it difficult sometimes.
The speaker is criticizing the other person for not sharing enough about their background or history.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone they have not been open about their past.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a relationship or serious conversation when transparency matters. It can sound accusatory if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
You haven't been open about your past with me.
You haven't really shared your past with me.
You're not being very open about your past.
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