Thanks for being patient with me vs Thanks for being patient for me

'Thanks for being patient with me' is the proper phrasing. 'With me' is the correct preposition to use in this context when expressing gratitude for someone's patience. 'Thanks for being patient for me' is not commonly used in English.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Thanks for being patient with me"

This phrase is used to express gratitude towards someone for their patience towards you. 'With me' is the correct preposition to use in this context.

Examples:

Thanks for being patient with me while I figure this out.
I appreciate you being patient with me during this difficult time.
Thank you for being patient with me as I learn this new skill.
I'm grateful for you being patient with me as I work through this issue.
Thanks for being patient with me as I make mistakes.

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Nov 10, 2012 ... Should I email my new boss thanks for being patient with me. up vote 5 down vote favorite. I want to know if I should email my new boss and ...
1 day ago ... Thanks for being patient with me over the lack of posts while I had my transplant. I 'm hoping to catch up soon and to be adding lots of new ...
... some reason, just talking about it one-on-one makes me feel more anxious, not sure why. newtprince · Follow. Unfollow · thanks for being patient with me guys.
Apr 15, 2015 ... Thanks for being patient with me yall. I'm not familiar with youtube, but I am really starting to want to do something with it. So subscribe and stay ...

This phrase is not commonly used in English and is not correct in this context.

"Thanks for being patient for me"

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Aug 15, 2011 ... I had to simplify and make choices quickly to make sure I got something that resembled a finished study. Thanks for being patient for me!
... some of my favorite quotes with you along with my own photography. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for being patient for me to recover and be back online :-) ...

Alternatives:

thanks for being patient with me
thanks for your patience with me
thanks for your patience towards me
thanks for being understanding with me
thanks for your understanding towards me

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