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I always have a thing for vs I've always have a thing for

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is "I've always had a thing for." The contraction "I've" is the shortened form of "I have," which is the correct auxiliary verb to use in this context. The past tense "had" is also more appropriate than "have" in this case.

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I always have a thing for

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb form "have" should be replaced with the correct form.

The correct phrase should be "I've always had a thing for." This means that you have always been attracted to or interested in something or someone.
  • 6 days ago ... ... in boxer briefs... I have a thing for black guys. I have a thing for white guys .-. I always have a thing for the bad guys/girls in movies/TV shows ...
  • That raw power...plus I always have a thing for the 'bad guys' (or at least the ' rougher' guys haha). I like Wolverine a lot too though, same reason haha.
  • ... 2014 02:53PM 0 votes. She will end up with all -.- But I don't want Corey to be gay I like him Dx BUT RAVEN <3 I ALWAYS HAVE A THING FOR RUSSIANS.
  • May 17, 2015 ... I'd say paladins and warriors aren't that special however for BRF, althoguh I always have a thing for paladin externals. #16. 5 days ago.

Alternatives:

  • I've always had a thing for
  • I've always been fond of
  • I've always liked
  • I've always been interested in
  • I've always had a soft spot for

I've always have a thing for

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb form "have" should be replaced with the correct form.

The correct phrase should be "I've always had a thing for." This means that you have always been attracted to or interested in something or someone.
  • Mar 23, 2015 ... I've always have a thing for patterns and feminine design - anything with an intricate designs that hark back to the olden days of filigree design, ...
  • Oct 11, 2012 ... I'm not sure what it is exactly about handmade dolls, but I've always have a thing for them. Whether a handmade doll or bear, I've always felt a ...
  • Oct 13, 2012 ... I'm not sure what it is exactly about handmade dolls, but I've always have a thing for them. Whether a handmade doll or bear, I've always felt a ...
  • Oct 11, 2012 ... I'm not sure what it is exactly about handmade dolls, but I've always have a thing for them. Whether a handmade doll or bear, I've always felt a ...

Alternatives:

  • I've always had a thing for
  • I've always been fond of
  • I've always liked
  • I've always been interested in
  • I've always had a soft spot for

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