hatlan Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hello So I broke up with my ex 11 months ago, unfortunately it wasn't our choice, we broke up due to external circumstances, so I guess you can imagine that people who have been through similar situations will be able to move on but not totally. Anyways in my case even though it's been 11 months, even though my tears stopped escaping down my eyes whenever I remember her, or accidentally saw a picture of her on social media, I feel much better now ( BUT I still miss her sometimes, though it's really mild) I'm concerning about her gifts. Like many people I boxed all her presents, then stored them away for 1 year. Now the year is about to finish, I don't know why I care, but there's the urge to see the gifts again before deciding what to do with them. As I mentioned earlier that I still remember her once a while ( is it me or this happens for everyone even though a year has passed ) So I'm not sure what to do with the presents some people told me to throw all of them away some said keep them some said take what you like + expansive ones then through the rest what do you guys think I should do? Link to post Share on other sites
BC1980 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 It really depends on how YOU see the gifts. I have a piece of pottery that was a very sentimental gift from my ex. It represented an important milestone in our relationship. I love the pottery, but it's kind of difficult to look at on a daily basis. It brings up memories, so I put it away in the closet. On the other hand, I have a jacket that my ex bought me. I wear it all the time because it doesn't hold the same sentimental value as the pottery. So it completely depends on what kind of emotions you assign to each gift. My ex also bought me a Kindle, but I never associate it with him. So I use it all the time and love it. I'm also not getting rid of my purple Tom's that he bought me for Christmas one year. But again, the Toms aren't sentimental to me. As far as the overall picture, I got rid of nearly all the gifts he gave me because I wanted to start fresh. I kept what I found useful. The pottery is the only sentimental thing I kept, but I just love it too much to part with it. I hope to bring it out again one day. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If you like them keep them. If you need money & they are worth anything, sell them. If it's sentimental trinkets (ticket stubs etc) throw them out. If you are still not sure, just put them back in the box & don't take them out again until the emotions are gone. You don't have to open the box on the 1 year mark. The box can stay all closed up for as long as you need it to. Link to post Share on other sites
Clarence_Boddicker Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Depending on what they are & the condition, you might be able to donate them for Christmas presents for the needy. Link to post Share on other sites
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