When someone tell you "I feel you", what does it mean? Is it figurative?
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Yes, saying "I feel you" is figurative and means the person empathizes or understands your situation or emotions. I hope the above helps. :)
It is figurative, not literal.
An expression used to tell someone that they understand the other persons feelings and/or situation.
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It means the person understands you or empathises with you.
I feel you - I understand how you feel. I empathise with you.
This phrase, "I feel you", along with "I hear you", is figurative and they both have similar meanings. When a person says either one of those phrases, it means they stand in empathy along with the person they're talking to.
'I feel you', means 'I understand or agree with what you have said.'
Hi It means he or she is connected to you. It happens when two people are in a relationship whatever it is they feel eachother, they perceive their mood. Best Regards
"I feel you" is an expression that is used to express empathy or understanding. It's often used in response to someone expressing their feelings or thoughts. While it can be taken literally, it is more often used figuratively to mean "I understand how you feel" or "I get where you're coming from." It's a way to show that you're listening and connecting with the other person's emotions.
It means that he undrestands what you are going through
I understand you I know what you are going through
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