I've had a boyfriend

he tenido un novio

I've had a boyfriend

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1. (in the past)

a. he tenido un novio

I've had a boyfriend who was a musician before, so I know firsthand how hard it can be to eke out a living doing that.

Ya he tenido un novio que era músico, así que sé lo difícil que puede ser ganarse la vida de esa forma.

2. (continuing up to the present)

a. tengo novio

I've had a boyfriend for three years.

Tengo novio desde hace tres años.