askrynn Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 I don't know what to do with certain stuff. The photos I want to keep, but I keep in my computer copies of all of the text messages and I just don't know what to do with them. I feel extremely uncomfortable when I run across one of these messages saying "i love u"... is it normal to feel that way? should I just delete them? I don't see myself in the future feeling like wasting my time reading lovey-dovey texts with someone that belongs to the past. I mean, it did make sense saving those while in the relationship for the memories but now I feel like it's pointless and awkward. What stuff do you keep from past relationships? do you delete and burn everything? or you hide the stuff and confront it later?
aisuru Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 I deleted all text message history, imessage history, and facetime history. I created a folder in my email with his name and moved ALL emails we sent each other to that folder. When I want to say something to him or about him, I write it in an email and move it to that folder. I may end up deleting that folder one day, but I don't go into it and there are a lot of pics in it. I created a folder on my laptop and moved all our pics to that folder. Deleted his pics from my phone and ipad mini. All physical mementos likes pics, tickets, cards, notes, receipts, etc are tucked into the drawer of the nightstand on the side the of bed he used to sleep on. I still have his toothbrush in my bathroom. Don't ask. This is the first breakup where I've been diligent about removing everything from sight. *sigh*
Author askrynn Posted May 19, 2013 Author Posted May 19, 2013 I deleted all text message history, imessage history, and facetime history. I created a folder in my email with his name and moved ALL emails we sent each other to that folder. When I want to say something to him or about him, I write it in an email and move it to that folder. I may end up deleting that folder one day, but I don't go into it and there are a lot of pics in it. I created a folder on my laptop and moved all our pics to that folder. Deleted his pics from my phone and ipad mini. All physical mementos likes pics, tickets, cards, notes, receipts, etc are tucked into the drawer of the nightstand on the side the of bed he used to sleep on. I still have his toothbrush in my bathroom. Don't ask. This is the first breakup where I've been diligent about removing everything from sight. *sigh* Stay strong sweetheart. I would so get rid of the toothbrush, I wouldn't stand seeing it everyday. But you are doing fine and it's great that you don't actually send those emails, sometimes you can vent out just by writing them even if you don't send them... Lots of strenght for you!!
SadPanda22 Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 With my recent ex I threw everything away and deleted all of the pictures from my computer and phone. With my previous ex I bought a Rubbermaid tub, and put all notes, cards, pictures, and mementos inside of it. Whatever didn't fit in the tub (like large stuffed animals) got donated to charity. The tub is tucked away in the garage somewhere and not easily accessible. I deleted all pictures from my phone, but I still have some saved on my computer.
insomniax Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 I too removed all the pictures and videos from my phone, and computer. I only have 2 pictures that are printed off that I have saved with the letters I have that my ex mailed to me. Its much easier not seeing them, I haven't deleted her number out my my phone but probably should. I also deleted all the texts and old voicemails. The only thing that I can keep myself back with is my own memory.
aisuru Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 The only thing that I can keep myself back with is my own memory. And isn't that the worst keepsake of all?
Author askrynn Posted May 20, 2013 Author Posted May 20, 2013 The hardest to get rid of for sure. But in the end we all make it through
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