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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.
  • Feb 28, 2014 ... I have realized that I am a bad person. What can I do about it? All related (100+).
  • Apr 8, 2024 ... I have realized that I am not a very good person. How to become kinder? Help. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally ...
  • Oct 11, 2020 ... I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors.
  • May 12, 2016 ... In my time at Hesston College, I have realized that I am greater than a stereotype. Baseball players are often perceived negatively.
  • Aug 25, 2023 ... I have realized that I am not “Atlas.” The world does not rest on my shoulders. 3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit ...
  • Oct 21, 2011 ... I have realized that I am not the same Soldier I used to be, but I am still a Soldier. I have realized that I have limitations of what I can ...
  • Jun 2, 2016 ... However , I have realized that I am best fit for Management consulting and I want to do my MBA in Management consulting from an Ivy League B ...
  • Nov 24, 2023 ... I have realized that I am not “Atlas.” The world does not rest on my shoulders. 3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors ...
  • Jan 27, 2016 ... I have realized that I am my best self when I am doing things that make me happy, and that has driven me to explore more of my passions.
  • Dec 7, 2023 ... In conclusion, I have realized that I am no more a child, but a full-grown adult, who loves coming to office, interacting and getting the work ...

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 ... I realized that I am good at fighting. [I realized one of my characteristics.] or. I realized that I was good at fighting. [I realized a fact ...
  • Sep 14, 2023 ... I realized that I am Matahachi. Spoilers for Matahachi character. I lowkey realized while reading Vagabond that I can relate quite a lot to ...
  • May 26, 2024 ... I realized that I am not even close to it before posting, but hey, we all need some inspiration sometimes to stay disciplined, right?
  • Feb 19, 2024 ... I realized that I am a bottomless pit of love. Just Chatting. I am soft, I am kind, I am caring. And no heartbreak, no man taking advantage ...
  • I realized that I am the only one getting in my way when I made this art journal page that started with an index card ... Welcome! I'm Carolyn Dube – This ...
  • Feb 20, 2019 ... I am doing software engineering but now I realized that I am not interested in programming at all and I don't like doing it. What should I ...
  • I realized that I am not defined by my past. Instead, I found that every negative thought I had had about myself was actually a component that made me into the ...
  • Sep 2, 2019 ... I realized that I am here to understand, not to be understood. Being a leader requires remembering that you're there for a reason, ...

Alternatives:

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

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