It's painful for me to talk vs It's painful to talk for me

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different emphasis. 'It's painful for me to talk' emphasizes the pain experienced by the speaker when talking, while 'It's painful to talk for me' emphasizes the act of talking being painful specifically for the speaker. The choice between the two depends on the intended emphasis in the context.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 631 views

It's painful for me to talk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that talking is painful for the speaker.

Examples:

It's painful for me to talk about my past.
It's painful for me to talk for long periods of time.
It's painful for me to talk about my feelings.
It's painful for me to talk in front of a large audience.
It's painful for me to talk about my fears.

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- It's too painful to talk about her.
It's too painful to talk about.
I'm sure it was too painful for her to talk about.
Because it was too painful to talk about, especially for your father.
It was just a little too painful to talk about.
It's painful to talk about, okay?
It is painful to talk of abandoning the capital, but I think that we must retreat.
The parties must try to look beyond all the violence and all the painful experiences and to talk to each other.
So it's less painful for them.
It's terrifically painful for him to part with...
It's too painful for you.
And it's very painful for me to know how I got this heart.
And if it's too painful, we don't have to talk about it.
If she tries to talk, it's really painful.
If I have to make you tell me, it's going to be infinitely more painful for you.
I mean, I know it's painful for Regina.
It's too painful for her to remember, so she buries it.
It's painful for a man to discover he's been a chump.
If it's not too painful for you.
It's painful for me to see you like this, Klimentov.

Alternatives:

Talking is painful for me.
I find it painful to talk.
Talking causes me pain.
I struggle with talking because it's painful for me.
Talking is difficult for me due to the pain.

It's painful to talk for me

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express that talking is painful for the speaker, but with a slightly different emphasis.

Examples:

It's painful to talk for me after my surgery.
It's painful to talk for me when I have a sore throat.
It's painful to talk for me when I'm feeling emotional.
It's painful to talk for me when I'm tired.
It's painful to talk for me when I have to speak loudly.

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- It's too painful to talk about her.
It's too painful to talk about.
Because it was too painful to talk about, especially for your father.
It was just a little too painful to talk about.
It's painful to talk about, okay?
It is painful to talk of abandoning the capital, but I think that we must retreat.
I'm sure it was too painful for her to talk about.
The parties must try to look beyond all the violence and all the painful experiences and to talk to each other.
And if it's too painful, we don't have to talk about it.
If she tries to talk, it's really painful.
Maybe because it's too painful to even imagine.
I know it must be painful to remember, but it's important.
I hear it's super painful to take off.
She says it's too painful to stay straight.
It's always painful to remove the cassette... to change the program.
You bear such terrible thoughts... it's almost painful to be near you.
It's too painful to discuss.
Yes, of course. It's just a parent, it's so painful to watch your child suffer needlessly.
We have to talk for just a minute.
Miller. I think we need to talk for a second.

Alternatives:

Talking is painful for me.
I find it painful to talk.
Talking causes me pain.
I struggle with talking because it's painful for me.
Talking is difficult for me due to the pain.

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It's painful for me to talk vs It's painful to talk for me