because of the way I have behaved vs because of the way I had behaved

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Because of the way I have behaved' is used when referring to a current or recent behavior, while 'Because of the way I had behaved' is used when talking about behavior that occurred in the past.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 886 views

because of the way I have behaved

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a current or recent behavior.

This phrase is used to explain a current or recent behavior that has an impact on the present situation.

Examples:

I lost my friend because of the way I have behaved recently.
I am feeling guilty because of the way I have behaved towards my family.

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So what I am talking about is fighting off the Toxic Shame that says that there is something wrong with me because of the way I have behaved. For instance - the ...

Alternatives:

because of my behavior
due to the way I have acted
as a result of my actions
because of how I have conducted myself
due to my recent behavior

because of the way I had behaved

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to behavior that occurred in the past.

This phrase is used to explain behavior that happened in the past and had an impact on a situation at that time.

Examples:

I lost my job because of the way I had behaved at the office party.
She was upset because of the way I had behaved during the argument.

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May 19, 2012 ... 'Tracey could have laid into me because of the way I had behaved, but she didn't and I respect her for that.She was non-judgmental. Perhaps ...

Alternatives:

because of my past behavior
due to the way I acted
as a result of my past actions
because of how I conducted myself in the past
due to my behavior at that time

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because of the way I have behaved vs because of the way I had behaved