I ask for you to make an effort to understand me
A phrase you say to someone like they’re a toddler who just threw a tantrum and you’re the parent who’s trying to keep their sanity.
I ask for you to make an effort to understand me because you thought I said 'I’m fine' when I actually said 'I’m about to cry.'
I ask for you to make an effort to understand me because you thought I was mad about the coffee when I was mad about the coffee being cold and also stolen.
I ask for you to make an effort to understand me because you thought I was arguing with my cat when I was arguing with you.