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I have realized that I am vs I realized that I am

Both phrases are correct and can be used. The choice between "have realized" and "realized" depends on the context and timing of the action. Both forms are commonly used in English.
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I have realized that I am

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a realization that has occurred in the past and may still be relevant in the present. The present perfect tense "have realized" indicates a connection between the past realization and the present moment.
  • I have realized that I am a bad person. What can I do about it? Frequently asked in. Whenever I look at my past, I realize that I have hurt so many people.
  • After doing engineering I have realized that I am more interested in the financial sector (banking/equity research). What are the different courses, certificates, ...
  • Since Basic, I have realized that I am loved and have so much love to share with others. I will be true to myself first and as long as I can do that, I will be true to ...
  • I have realized that I am not the only one who has this problem. As I was reading The Running Dream, I saw how difficult it was for Jessica to adjust to such a ...

Alternatives:

  • I have come to realize that I am
  • I have understood that I am

I realized that I am

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a realization that occurred in the past. The simple past tense "realized" indicates a specific point in the past when the realization took place.
  • Jan 26, 2010 ... Because of this experience, I realized that I am good at fighting. ​. It is a stylistic choice. Like Copyright, I prefer the present tense. Cagey, Jan ...
  • Just tonight I realized that I am still in your backseat. Nothing I've had since has meant a thing to me. Lyric Meaning. He longs for the days of their youth when ...
  • Wanted to be Will until I realized that I am legend. Lyric Meaning. Playing a pun on how he wanted to be just like Will Smith (rich and successful), but that he ...
  • And today I realized that I am the biggest hypocrite of them all. I tell everyone to keep holding on, that there is light at the end. That everything gets better as long  ...

Alternatives:

  • I came to realize that I am
  • I understood that I am

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