I wish I could say the same about you vs I wish I can say the same about you

The correct phrase is 'I wish I could say the same about you.' The use of 'could' is appropriate in this context to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. 'Can' is not suitable here because it doesn't convey the same meaning.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I wish I could say the same about you"

This phrase is used to express a wish or desire to be able to say the same about someone, but there is a limitation or obstacle preventing it.

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I wish I could say the same about you
Darling, I wish I could do more.
I wish I could I trust you, Christina.
I wish I could. I have a wedding tomorrow.
I wish I could tell I've already reconstructed these documents.
I wish I could say I'm surprised.
I wish I could say I wasn't just a simpleminded dude.
I wish I could say I did.
Like I said, I wish I could help.
I wish I could say I understand why you left.
I mean, I wish I could play like that.
I wish I could say I had any better luck.
Like I said, I wish I could offer you something.
I wish I could see my father before he dies.
I wish I could see you three together at last.
I wish I could call her amiable.
WOMAN: I wish I could do that.
I wish I could help you find the truth.
I wish I could just make them stop.
I wish I could learn again to talk about things.
I wish I could, but those files are highly restricted.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"I wish I can say the same about you"

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I wish I can say the same about you
I wish I can have your support.
I wish I can just stay here and hide myself.
I wish I can take him home with me but my mom and dad...
Everything living lives from its heart, and I wish I can give you something to lift yours up.
I wish I can beat him up before I go to prison.
The second thing is how I wish I can get the guy that did it.
And I wish I can tell you, but I can't get anybody from the bakery on the phone.
Dreams are wishes in life and I wish I can do all I like.
I wish I can see the sunrise over the sea before I die.
Don't you think I wish I can go there and help him out some more?
Don't you think I wish I can go there and help him out some more?
Review: the house is neat, very quiet, offers safety, gracious owner, I wish I can live here
So I'm sorry. I wish I can take you offer, but Mary stays.
I wish I can open the heart of those who listen to my playing so they forget everything else and just feel the joy of music!
I am happy that you are considering me as an option for your children. I wish we can have a good relationship, and especially I wish I can create a great connec
I wish I can build a heaven
I wish I can live like that.
I'm sorry, I wish I can stay and see it again.
I wish I could. I can never reach it.
I just wish I can flip a switch or something to control it.

Alternatives:

I wish I could say the same about you
I wish I can say that about you
I wish I could say that about you
I wish I could say the same thing about you
I wish I could say the same of you

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