I really like having vs I really like to have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I really like having' is used when referring to something that is currently in possession or being experienced, while 'I really like to have' is used when expressing a desire or preference for something in the future.

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I really like having

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something currently in possession or being experienced.

This phrase is used to express enjoyment or satisfaction with something that is currently possessed or experienced.

Examples:

I really like having a pet dog.
I really like having free time to relax.
I really like having good friends around me.

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Because I really like having lunch with you.
You know, I really like having this camera.
I really like having you here.
For what it's worth, I really like having you around.
I just really like having a good time with my friends.
I really don't like having you disappointed in me.
And I never really felt like having a picnic next to the camp that ate itself.
I don't really like having him that close to my family.
'cause I really don't feel like having a tea party with the two of you.
Look, Mom, I really don't feel like having a Kodak moment here, OK?
I mean, it's really like having 16 purses.
We really like having you here with us, Aimee.
They don't really like having a dispensary next door.
You know, I really regret having started all of this.
I really miss having you around.
Max, I really liked having you here.
I really miss having her around.
I really regret having killed your cat.
I really missed having a girlfriend.
I really love having a life with you.

Alternatives:

I really enjoy having
I am fond of having
I am happy to have
I appreciate having
I love having

I really like to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a desire or preference for something in the future.

This phrase is used to express a liking or preference for something that one desires or wishes to possess in the future.

Examples:

I really like to have a new car.
I really like to have more time for hobbies.
I really like to have a peaceful vacation.

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I'd really like to have your baby.
I would really like to have a baby one day.
It's a shame, because I would really like to have one.
I should really like to have it in English so it would be available for outside information.
I would really like to have a very clear answer on this.
And I'd really like to have him back now.
Alfred, I really would like to have your child.
I really world like to have a rest. I understand.
I'd really like him to have a chance to assist.
I really wouldn't like to have missed those weeks.
I'd just - I'd really like to have it.
In this respect, I would really like to have gone one stage further and agree with Mr Metten's original proposal in its entirety as it also stated what should be in these annual reports.
I would really like to go have lunch together, my dear.
But I would really like to just have a moment of your time.
But what I'd really like to do is have a place here in the city.
I would really like to have a dress like that.
You know what I'd really like to have done next, Mary?
So that is where the margins for improvement lie in the various countries, in terms of effectiveness, and I would really like to have Parliament's support in trying to convince the Member States of the need for a better division of labour.
And I really would like to have this vacation while I still can, you know?
I'm sorry, but I really feel like I have to ask this.

Alternatives:

I really want to have
I would love to have
I desire to have
I wish to have
I prefer to have

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I really like having vs I really like to have