I've ben trying to persuade myself

[alpacinou]

Hello.

Does it make sense to say "I've been trying to persuade myself"?

Is this okay?

I've been trying to persuade myself to stay with her, but I failed. I have contacted a lawyer about divorce.

 

[Tarheel]

It's OK. It means you've been having an inner debate.

 

[emsr2d2]

I'd probably use "I've failed" after starting with "I've been trying". I'd also say "a divorce lawyer".

 

[tedmc]

How about: ...trying to bring myself to stay with her...?

 

[teechar]

How about: ...trying to bring myself to stay with her...?

That doesn't work for me. Perhaps "trying to convince myself to stay with her".