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I have realized that I am my own vs I've realized that I am my own

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in formality. "I have realized that I am my own" is more formal, while "I've realized that I am my own" is a contraction that is commonly used in everyday spoken English.

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I have realized that I am my own

This phrase is correct but more formal in style.

This phrase is grammatically correct and can be used in formal writing or speech.
  • Luke Slattery followed. Luke Slattery @LukeSlatts Aug 22. Guys! I have realized that I am my own dog! 0 retweets 1 like. Reply. Retweet. Retweeted. Like. 1.
  • Apr 3, 2012 ... I have realized that I am my own worst enemy. When it comes to dating anyway. I do this thing, where I want and want and want and complain ...
  • Jun 26, 2013 ... This year, I have realized that I am my own best friend and it's a really good thing. For 10 years I have been home alone either with my child or ...
  • Nov 15, 2011 ... I have realized that I am my own best friend and best companion. I seek only the blessings, forgiveness, love, and acceptance from God.

Alternatives:

  • I have realized that I am my own person.
  • I have come to realize that I am my own.
  • I have understood that I am my own.
  • I have recognized that I am my own.
  • I have acknowledged that I am my own.

I've realized that I am my own

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday spoken English.

This phrase is a contraction of "I have realized" and is commonly used in informal spoken English or writing.
  • I've learned to forgive myself: I've realized that I am my own worst critic just because I know everything that there is about myself, so I know all the buttons to be ...
  • Jun 18, 2014 ... Through creating my RBBP, I've realized that I am my own perfect customer. I have traveled (and am traveling) the road of self-discovery.
  • I've realized that I am my own worst enemy, I am holding myself back from doing what I love. Nothing in life is perfect, life isn't perfect, and it never will be.
  • Oct 30, 2015 ... Solving my own puzzle through the process of elimination, I've come to a place where I've realized that I am my own knight on a white horse, ...

Alternatives:

  • I've realized that I am my own person.
  • I've come to realize that I am my own.
  • I've understood that I am my own.
  • I've recognized that I am my own.
  • I've acknowledged that I am my own.

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