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Sabrynazulkyflyyy Posted 6 years ago
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Could or can

How can/could I marry him when he doesn't know I exist

  

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sabrynazulkyflyyy How can/could I marry him when he doesn't know I exist ? Both are OK. 'can' is perhaps more direct and neutral.

— CalifJim

  • sabrynazulkyflyyy How can/could I marry him when he doesn't know I exist ?
  • Both are OK.
  • 'can' is perhaps more direct and neutral.
  • To my ear 'could' shows a little more emotional distress.
  • CJ
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sabrynazulkyflyyy

How can/could I marry him when he doesn't know I exist?

Both are OK. 'can' is perhaps more direct and neutral. To my ear 'could' shows a little more emotional distress.

CJ

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