♦ By stating you are having a hard time you are letting someone know you are having difficulty with something. This could be something physical or mental and something that could be overcome with effort.

Examples:

1. I'm having a hard time writing.
2. I'm having a hard time understanding you.
3. I'm having a hard time answering your question.
4. I'm having a hard time downloading songs to my iPod.
5. I'm having a hard time agreeing to the terms.

► With the addition of an adverb you can express in more detail just how difficult something is for you.

Examples:

1. I'm having an extremely hard time trusting you.
2. I'm having an extremely hard time with my wife.
3. I'm having a very hard time finding a job.
4. I'm having a very hard time finding parts for my car.