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I don't delete old photos. I think that each part of my past is valuable and I don't want to forget them. I keep these photos and everything that reminds me them. But I rarely remember them. I used to save gifts they gave me, I lost them tho. but I still keep diaries where there's written our love stories.
I love to have things that remind me them, to fill my collection of memories.
I wouldn't really remember these diaries though, this question was reminder.
I really think it depends on many factors. If the photos in question are good ones of you there's no real reason to delete them. Also, if the photo represents a good memory you should keep them. While some relationships ends badly, and you may hate your ex at the moment, and even for the next few years, you won't always be angry and you will miss the memories if you stumble across them later.
Personally, I keep photos because many of them also contain our child so that's also a factor.
I'd feel hurt if my boyfriend still had pics of his exes on his phone especially when I've already deleted pics of all the guys I used to flirt with and talk to. If he's moved on already, I don't see what's the purpose. It's especially unfair when he told me to block those guys yet he can have pics of them. If he can have pics of them, I will too. That's my thinking.
They are a part of your life, pictures, cards, videos, etc... regardless of what anyone thinks it is perfectly normal and within your right to keep them for memories sake.
It is always nice to have things that remind you of good times, nomatter when or who the good times are with. an ex is just like an old friend or aquaintance.
Depends on the circumstances. The bitches that cheated on me I deleted. The ones where we ended on decent terms and I sort of wish it hadn't ended I keep.
Yeah, that's kinda what happened with me. I ended on decent terms.
Surely it would be better to eliminate all memories of the ex. This is usually done in the initial rage or disappointment. But he or she was part of your life and there were good times despite the separation. And sometimes it is just that, especially with the first, great love, you still have feelings that you can not eliminate. I keep these pictures because they are in the head anyway.
I keep them, mainly because my memory is poor so they can bring back a lot of memories, good or bad. I keep pictures of people I no longer am friends with or do not like any more for that reason. I don't think it's weird or does any harm.
I keep the profile pictures as well, but just make them visible to me.
I think when you loved them or do still love them you keep it as a memory. However, if you broke up on bad terms and he made you angry for a long period of time you're more likely to delete the pictures straight away because you don't want to be reminded of the way that person treated you
Depends. In most cases, I keep, some girls stand out, and make for great memories and we always make up and stay friends.. on the other hand, I tend to cut all forms of communication, recordings or photos are deleted and the girl is left behind with all of it. It's all based on the circumstances of the relationship or break up.
Initially I don't delete the pictures. But after a while, when I realise that I'm just looking at our pictures (me and my ex) and I'm just remembering all the memories which just upsetting myself then I delete those pictures. As everything begins with recalling the memories.
How & why did you guys break up? Was there a reasonable explanation as to why you 2 broke up? Like, health reasons (you guys aren't compatible healthwise), were you guys being honest with your feelings with each other?(the love lost and was just holding on to the relationship out of pitty). It really does matter the circumstances & conditions for the breakup, but if you both still talk to each other with respect for one another, then yes, you can keep the pictures, it'll help to remind you that you're capable of loving someone & being happy, and that you're mature enough to know what's best for you and that the actions of others are totally out of your control & at best you have total control of your feelings. So keep them, the happiness they bring helps retain your sanity... at least.
Delete.. You don't need to keep these pictures of the past to remember all about the good memories or what you learned that time..
The memories will always stays in your mind.. And the hard lessons definitely will not need a reminder..
So remove those old pictures and make way for the new..
I had a hard time deciding what to do with the photos of my ex, because I love photos and memories.
I saved them (digital pictures) in a place I don't frequent regularly and erased them from my PC and phone.
Maybe, someday when I hold no bad feelings or memories of him, I might look for those photos, but I seriously doubt it now because when I put them away I tried to treasure those good times, and now I think I have move on that matter...
I generally keep them for 6 months to a year after the break up, then delete because I've learned most of the good memories were just lies anyway. I know it sounds a bit bitter but unfortunately how I feel about my exs, haven't regret deleting them either.
Past is unchangeable. It's like a book out of press, that can not be edited. So what about it? Your past needs reference, smiles and tears both. Because they teach and tell tales of your journey so far.
Let it be a lesson and learn from it, while having a laugh about it. Going along the same lines as you explained, when you become grand parents, and you are flicking away memories, you are going to have a serious laugh thinking "Damn! This was me? Was I on drugs or what?"
I don't like taking pics to keep them but if I do take photos I keep them, if I am on it, the rest also kept, so if new girlfriend would want them gone, I can propose to only dispose those. :) But i always lose everything so even if you don't care, he might like those pics.
To comply the general push, I delete them, but it is funny how weak people are. Girls are afraid the guys will seek back the pre life, guys dont learn to clean up after a breakup, and we, who actually know how to manage it, suck it up and forced to hide/remove memories of our life, because the majority can't deal with their own stuff :) thank you for listening.
I keep them. I don't exactly have the best memory so it's nice to have something to look at and listen to. Though I delete anything the other person wants erased and I expect the same from them. I delete all nudes for example. Just because I'm no longer together with them doesn't mean I can't be respectful.
I still have chats from our first ever text (4 years ago) to the very end. Every single picture she send me and every picture i found with her in. Reason for holding on to it? I really dont know guess i still love her too much to throw away everything i lived for.
It depends on the break up. I am an emotional guy prone to overreacting, so if its a bad break up and i feel resentment, i might delete everything out of spite onky to regret it later.
Luckily I have had mural break ups and haven't destroyed everything. I have gotten rid of a lot, but some pictures like prom photos, or special moments I kept. I still talk to one of my exs