MeadowFlower Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Who here throws away gifts (not expensive), letters, or things the ex made and gave to you? If you do, are you regretful later on? I have them in a box in my wardrobe currently. There's always fire to burn them.... Or crush the gift with a sledge hammer...... Edited May 22, 2019 by MeadowFlower Link to post Share on other sites
Beachead Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) I have. I threw away all gifts from my last relationship. I originally intended not to but after a few weeks, decided it was best for me. I couldn't stand having any of it in the house with me. It hurt. So, I boxed it and threw it into the trash bin about a month and a half after me and her ended. It was my way of affirming to myself it was over. The only thing I regret is I should have donated the clothes. Other than that, I didn't regret a damn thing because in the end, she left me for her ex and married the guy. Edited May 22, 2019 by Beachead Link to post Share on other sites
Hoosfoos Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Some stuff I kept, other stuff which I found disingenuous I threw out with no regrets. Liberating, in fact. The stuff I kept has no sentimental value to me anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If the gift was practical, I kept it. If it was a dud present or strictly emotional, I tossed it. Link to post Share on other sites
bathtub-row Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 For the things I valued, I hid them away until they no longer triggered emotions in me. But, eventually, I got rid of most of them. No regrets. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I box everything up & stick it in the closet for at least year. Then I go through & cherry pick what I want to keep, especially the expensive stuff but most of the rest I discard. I have regretted disposing of some stuff that belonged to my parents but that regret comes from delegating the responsibility to others at a time when I was not functioning. Otherwise I have not regretted the decision but I'm not overly sentimental. Link to post Share on other sites
Double D Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I boxed things up and hid them away for a few years then I figured why was I keeping them, so I had a bonfire and it was great. As someone has done it was liberating. No regrets about it. Link to post Share on other sites
preraph Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If they make you feel good and remember happy times, keep them. If they make you sad, get rid of them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nolanola Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I had a T-shirt of his I used to love- it was so soft to sleep in. But afterwards I couldn’t stand the sight of it. So I put it in with the kitty litter when I cleaned the cat box. Petty, but I felt better. I’ve got other shirts. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 keep photos, they are good as a keepsake and bring back memories 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Beachead Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 @nolanola So I put it in with the kitty litter when I cleaned the cat box. Creative loll. Link to post Share on other sites
nolanola Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 @Beachead, he deserved it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 keep photos, they are good as a keepsake and bring back memories Yes, I keep photos too. Link to post Share on other sites
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