i would like to be with you vs i like to be with you

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I would like to be with you' implies a conditional desire or preference, while 'I like to be with you' expresses a general liking or enjoyment of being with someone.

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i would like to be with you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a conditional desire or preference to be with someone.

This phrase is used when you want to express a specific desire or preference to be with someone, often in a polite or tentative manner.

Examples:

I would like to be with you, but I have other commitments.
She said she would like to be with you at the party.
Would you like to be with me at the event?
He would like to be with you if you're available.
They would like to be with you for the celebration.

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If I could turn back time, I would try to be like you with courage.
I know, I just... would really like to be with you at this moment in time.
I would so much like to be with you two again... to be together as we never were properly before.

Alternatives:

I would love to be with you
I would enjoy being with you
I would prefer to be with you
I would be happy to be with you
I would appreciate being with you

i like to be with you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general liking or enjoyment of being with someone.

This phrase is used to express a general preference or enjoyment of being with someone, without any specific conditions or qualifiers.

Examples:

I like to be with you because you make me happy.
She likes to be with you whenever she can.
Do you like to be with me during the weekends?
He likes to be with you at social gatherings.
They like to be with you for your company.

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I like to be with you kiss, it was fun.
I like to be with you. I mean, you've been so nice to me.
As much as I'd like to be with you now is just not a good time for me to leave L.A.
I'd like to be with you a little.
I'd like to be with you and see your face when you and Pa get settled in some nice place.
I'd like to be with you always.
I'd like to be alone with you.
And I'd like to be friends with you, too.
So if it's okay, I'd like to be upset with you.
And if you're willing, I'd like to be friends with you guys again.
I'd like to be here with you for whatever time you have left.
I'd like to be here with you for whatever time you have left.
Not for anything, I'd like to be alone with you, a bit.
Boy, I'd sure like to be with you when you do.
I'd like to be in business with you.
I just feel like I need to be clear with you.
I'd like to be good friends with you too.
Honey, I'd like to be home with you, but I have to work.
I would so much like to be with you two again... to be together as we never were properly before.
I'd like to be friends with you.

Alternatives:

I enjoy being with you
I love being with you
I prefer being with you
I am happy being with you
I appreciate being with you

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i would like to be with you vs i like to be with you