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missing the time we spent together vs missing the time we spend together

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but there is a difference between them. 'Missing the time we spent together' is used when referring to past moments that are no longer happening, while 'missing the time we spend together' is used when talking about ongoing or habitual moments. The choice between the two phrases depends on whether you are reminiscing about the past or expressing a desire for current moments.
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missing the time we spent together

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to past moments that are no longer happening.

This phrase is used to express nostalgia or longing for past moments spent together.

Examples:

  • I'm missing the time we spent together on our last vacation.
  • She's missing the time we spent together in college.
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... The vibe is still the same but without emotional connection. Then again she said yesterday she's sometimes missing the time we spent together, ...
  • Mar 7, 2022 ... I'm already missing the time we spent together in the car. I'm not mourning that he'll have more independence. I was a free spirit at his age ...
  • Thought about you a lot today, missing the time we spent together. 29th January 2023 · See more in the thoughts gallery · Send a thought · Candles · Lit on 16th ...
  • Mar 11, 2023 ... Donald Gary "Caveman" Duncan, 73, of Easley, passed away March 11, 2023.Born in Central, SC, he was the son of the late Horace and Elizabeth ...
  • "Ever since Luz has been going to school with you, Gus and Willow, I've been missing the time we spent together. I'm jealous. And then you moved in, and I ...
  • Apr 29, 2020 ... My ex is in a serious relationship and is still telling me how special I am and how he is missing me and missing the time we spent together.
  • Hot & Sexy!! Missing the time we spent together for the special bikini shooting in Phuket. Me! Magazine - Jessica Cambensy Art direction & Styling :...
  • Aug 11, 2011 ... Three months later, No contact on either of our part, I am missing the time we spent together and his attention, and I am thinking that ...

Alternatives:

  • I miss the time we spent together
  • I long for the time we spent together
  • I reminisce about the time we spent together

missing the time we spend together

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about ongoing or habitual moments spent together.

This phrase is used to express a desire for current moments spent together.

Examples:

  • I'm missing the time we spend together every weekend.
  • She's missing the time we spend together during our lunch breaks.
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... ... missing the time we spend together. She shows up for all of her friends. Working 'til two-thirty, coming over again. If you wanna run away ...
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... ... missing the time we spend together / She shows up for all of her friends. ... She missed the next call and I'm missing the time we spend together
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... You would be missing the time we spend together too. Without a doubt, the mistake was not entirely yours. But also mine to some extent. Those ...
  • ... MISSING THE TIME WE SPEND TOGETHER BRO # 10C · 󰤥 · 󰤦 · 󰤧 · Mchandsome Panduleni Simon profile picture · Mchandsome Panduleni Simon is with Benyamen Shitalem.
  • Feb 28, 2018 ... Missing the time we spend together” the former human continued. A low growl rumbled from the demon, thinking he would love nothing more than ...
  • Happy birthday the Coolest mama ever You mean alot to us Mama Missing the time we spend together Hope we will meet very soon Thank u for your support n ...
  • Missing you Simoneeee.... Missing the time we spend together Missing you two the most.... ( I want a pic with you both ). Photo shared by ...
  • ... missing the time we spend together too) Beshaq galti sirf teri nahi, (Without a doubt, the mistake was not entirely yours) Kuch meri bhi hogi (But also mine ...
  • Ek vo din the jab wakt yoon gujar jata tha ♾️, Ab ye din he ki 1 din bhi jaldi nhi katata POV: missing the time we spend together Akele baithe he ...

Alternatives:

  • I miss the time we spend together
  • I long for the time we spend together
  • I wish for the time we spend together

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