I have made up the sentences below.
(1) I have been very sad. I haven't had anyone to talk to until I meet you now.
(2) I have been very sad. I haven't had anyone to talk to until I met you now.
(3) I have been very sad. I haven't had anyone to talk to until I have met you now.
Most of my non-native friends think the word, now, allows you to use either (1) or (2). I am not sure if they are correct. Thank you for your help.
correct tense until I [meet/met/have met you now]
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Re: correct tense until I [meet/met/have met you now]
(2) acceptable if corrected as follows:
--> I have been very sad. I haven't had anyone to talk to until I met you just now.
--> I have been very sad. I haven't had anyone to talk to until I met you just now.