Finding the courage: You really like someone and want to ask them on a date. However, you become extremely nervous whenever you try to speak to them. Use: wish / if only + past simple or could., After a family row: You had a serious argument with your brother. You said some hurtful things, and now he refuses to speak to you or make up with you. Use: past perfect for your regret and would for the change you want., Settling down too soon: You and your partner are making serious plans for the future, but you are beginning to feel that everything is happening too quickly. Use: wish / if only + past continuous., Missing an investment opportunity: There is an excellent investment opportunity, but you do not have enough savings to take advantage of it. The opportunity may disappear soon. Use: wish / if only + past simple and could., Being mean to a sibling: When you were younger, you were often mean to your sister. You now understand how much your behaviour affected her. Use: wish / if only + past perfect., Choosing the wrong career: You chose your career mainly because your family wanted you to follow that path. You now have a secure job, but you find the work uninteresting. Use: past perfect for the original decision and past simple for your situation now., Not spending enough quality time: Your job takes up most of your day. You often continue working at home instead of spending quality time with your children, although you could organise your time differently. Use: wish + past simple. Remember: do not use would for your own controllable actions., A property that lost value: You bought an expensive property without researching the area properly. Soon afterwards, its value decreased dramatically. Use: wish / if only + past perfect., Taking up smoking: You started smoking to fit in with your friends. Several years later, you want to stop, but giving up the habit is much more difficult than you expected. Use: past perfect for your regret and past simple for your present situation., Bullies at work: Some colleagues frequently make offensive comments about you. You do not feel confident enough to confront them, and your manager has not taken any action. Use: could for your lack of ability and would for the change you want from your manager.

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