Do you think seeing pics on my camera roll of my ex is going to bother me or is it possible to get over it and still have them there?

[Anonymous]

So for some reason I don’t want to delete every pic my ex sent me. Pics of sweet messages and pics of her, I deleted most but I kept some of my favorites do you think seeing them on my camera roll is going to bother me or is it possible to get over it and still have it there. I deleted her nudes out of respect so it’s just normals pics. I still have pics from older exs but I didn’t like them like this last one. I also have every message we ever sent is that ok to keep I like to look back for my own advice but get in the feels when I read over some of it. I keep every message thread from like 2009 till now. Am I weird for that?

[globetrotter22]

The fact that you even posted this question tells me your still a bit hung up her. If it’s that bad then delete the damn pics (and I know a part of you doesn’t want to). I have one ex like this so I know how it feels.

[Anonymous]

You can move on and never delete a thing. The only thing that heals is time man. Think of it like a photo book. It is memories frozen in time. You'll move on because that is what time does. You'll find someone new.

[Asker]

Appreciate your reply it really helps 🙏

[Anonymous]

Not weird, simply unwise. The wiser part within you... your inner self knows the truth. It's why this question exists. You will always keep that soul tie until you remove those messages. You said 'I like to look back for my own advice'

Deep down you know that's just an excuse to keep them. Removing all and completely moving on is the only way. But what feels good is rarely good, and what's best often feels bad at first. This is one of the reasons so many women are unhappy... they simply cannot move on. I think fewer men suffer the same fate but I could be wrong.

[Gloree]

My boyfriend deleted photos of him and his ex. He said it affected him. I told him to keep them for memory sake but he said he doesn't need that memory. He is creating new ones. I guess people are different. If it affects you, let it go. If it doesn't, keep them. Personally now, I will say, delete them. Better safe than sorry.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Nah, I still have some of my old partners.

Everyone processes differently. Maybe one day you'll feel like it's time to delete them, or maybe you won't.

Don't force yourself to look or to delete. Take your time, trust your process.

[TommyMountainFigure]

There is no right or wrong here. Providing you don't let those messages/photos consume your life, there is no reason why you shouldn't keep them.

[Anonymous]

just save them somewhere, you will want them someday

[noohair]

I dump all images and texts, and I live looking forward.