Verb form of "want" related to "remember you(r) telling"
I have made up the sentences below.
(1a) I remember you telling me that you want to travel around the world.
(1b) I remember you telling me that you wanted to travel around the world.
(2a) I remember your telling me that you want to travel around the world.
(2b) I remember your telling me that you wanted to travel around the world.
Most of my non-native English speaking friends think only (1b) is correct. I disagree with them. I think my sentences are all correct. These are my reasons.
(A) "Your telling" is correct because it's a formal way of expression whereas "you telling" is also correct and fits better in conversational settings.
(B) The present tense, "you want", is possible if you still want to travel around world. So, it's factual.
(C) The past simple, "you wanted", is also okay if your wanting was with you at the time when you were talking around your world travel. However, you have given up your plan.
My friends insist that my reasons make no sense. What is your opinion? Thank you very much.
Top answer
ansonguy Most of my non-native English speaking friends think only (1b) is correct. That's understandable. It's probably the most frequently used form — and probably the only one that I, personally, would use.
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ansonguyMost of my non-native English speaking friends think only (1b) is correct.
That's understandable. It's probably the most frequently used form — and probably the only one that I, personally, would use.
I remember you telling me that you wanted to travel around the world.
Because the only sorts of things you can 'remember' are thin
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