I told you I lost interest in you vs I have told you I lost interest in you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I told you I lost interest in you" is used when referring to a specific past conversation or event. "I have told you I lost interest in you" is used when emphasizing the action of telling in a more recent or ongoing context.

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I told you I lost interest in you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past conversation or event.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker communicated the loss of interest in the past.

Examples:

I told you I lost interest in you last week.
She told him she lost interest in the project.
He told me he lost interest in playing the guitar.
They told us they lost interest in the game.
The teacher told the students she lost interest in the book.

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Generous, but I told you I lost interest in this game.
I told you I lost my phone.
I lost interest in the church.
I lost interest in wooden swords, sensei.
I told you I lost my ride.
And the funny thing was... when any battle was won, I lost interest in the spoils.
But... after my sons were called up for military service and were killed at the China Front... I lost interest in business.
I told you I lost my virginity... You assumed that it was mat, so -
Well, Beth I told you I lost everything back at Harlan's, didn't I?
She had convinced herself that that's what happened because she couldn't accept that I lost interest in her and hooked up with the other girls.
I told you before I have no interest in suing them.
I told you I'm a great producer.
Look, I told you I'm through.
I told you I was going as Bruce Wayne.
I told you I'd show you how to bed Ethel.
I told you I wanted everything perfect.
Besides, I told you I'm swearing off guys.
I told you I can handle your mother.
I told you I'm a good talker.
I told you I would wait.

Alternatives:

I informed you that I lost interest in you.
I mentioned to you that I lost interest in you.
I let you know I lost interest in you.
I shared with you that I lost interest in you.
I communicated to you that I lost interest in you.

I have told you I lost interest in you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the action of telling in a more recent or ongoing context.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the speaker has communicated the loss of interest in a recent or ongoing manner.

Examples:

I have told you I lost interest in you multiple times.
She has told him she lost interest in the project just yesterday.
He has told me he lost interest in playing the guitar this week.
They have told us they lost interest in the game last month.
The teacher has told the students she lost interest in the book already.

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Generous, but I told you I lost interest in this game.
I lost interest in the church.
I lost interest in wooden swords, sensei.
I have told you I'm sorry I don't know how many times.
And the funny thing was... when any battle was won, I lost interest in the spoils.
But... after my sons were called up for military service and were killed at the China Front... I lost interest in business.
I have told you - he is nothing to me.
I have told you my decision.
I have told you, Finn.
I have told you edibles are dangerous, Major.
Tamra, I have told you a million times, my eyes photograph blue.
Valeria, I have told you a thousand times to close the drawers.
I have told you, I am not a janitor.
I have told you, after school incidents are not under our administration.
Most of what I have told you is classified.
You should not repeat what I have told you.
Since I have told you everything, aware of my responsibilities, and facing all the consequences...
I have told you. I was shooting, then turned and the door closed.
Taffy, I have told you jumping rope within 10 feet of me.
I have told you everything relevant about Nelvana lll.

Alternatives:

I have informed you that I lost interest in you.
I have mentioned to you that I lost interest in you.
I have let you know I lost interest in you.
I have shared with you that I lost interest in you.
I have communicated to you that I lost interest in you.

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I told you I lost interest in you vs I have told you I lost interest in you