Do both of the following sentences have the same point across? 1. I have always thought we have this great connection. So do you think we can take this relationship to the next level? 2. I have always thought we had this great connection. So do you think we can take this relationship to the next level? This character is talking to a girl in the present and I was wondering whether to use have or had in the sentence or if there is much of a difference. Personally, I'm leaning slightly more towards No.1 but I don't see that much of a difference.