People Unveil The Things They Couldn't Get Rid Of From Their Past Relationships

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Mayarey
Nov 6, 2021 1:00 PM EDT

Letting go of a relationship can be extremely difficult. It happens in phases, first you need to get used to not talking to them every day, then hopefully you gain the confidence to hide their socials from being easily accessible, and then eventually you need to decide what parts of them are worth keeping in your life - whether it be certain friends, music, or physical gifts. But some things are just damn useful, is it so toxic to hold onto something that still somehow sparks joy?

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    Font - r/AskWomen u/ThatRedScooter • 1d What are some things you do/do not hold on to, that were once gifted by an ex partner? 个86 187 T, Share
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    Font - Top--9686 · 1d I've kept kitchen appliances of my kitchenaid mixer because he bought it as an anniversary gift. Or the ninja blender!! I'm not getting rid G Reply 1 210 3 + ...
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    Font - RubY-FOx • 1d I've kept a blanket because it is the softest and most comfy blanket I have ever had. It's also in my favourite colour. I'm not going to get rid of something that makes me so happy just because an ex gave it to me, especially when I don't even associate the ex with it either. G Reply 4 56 3 ...
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    Font - DeSterrennacht · 1d I guess l'm in the minority here, but I keep almost everything. I'm a very sentimental person, so the cards/notes/photos/tchotchkes usually go into a box in my closet. I like to look through it and think about the good times once in a blue moon. The functional items-clothes, jewelry, AirPods, etc.– are left out and still in use. Objects don't hold negative emotions for me, so there's no use in throwing them out. 6 Reply 1 42 3 + ...
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    Font - EvilAlicia • 1d Stuff that is worthless. like plush toys, worthless jewelry, other tacky items. Stuff that i would keep? stuff that i use, elektronics, expensive jewelry and other items that i can sell. G Reply 1 116 ... +
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    Font - QueenOfPurple · 1d One of my exes got me a really nice DSLR camera for Christmas. I definitely still have it. G Reply 1 33 3 ...
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    Rectangle - kayesharpe · 1d Ive actually gotten rid of everything given to me by an ex. I wanted a total cleansing so I wouldn't have any baggage with the next guy 6 Reply 4 75 3 ...
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    Font - TheYoungWan • 1d Stuffed animals. My ex gave me a red panda, and two of his most prized ones, a cow from his childhood and a polar bear who has been dubbed The Break Up Bear, as he took him in his previous break up. It would utterly break my heart to lose them. Completely. Reply 1 19 3 ... +
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    Rectangle - Impressive-Living-20 · 1d I kept my Nintendo switch. I guess I could've sold it and buy my own but why go to the trouble? I call it severance pay for putting up with his shit way too long. 6 Reply 4 18 3 ...
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    Font - booksandbeasts · 1d My purple converse are keepers. I can't actually think of anything else that I would consider a gift that I still have... but I do still have all the concert ticket stubs as well. 6 Reply 4 11 3 + ...
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    Font - Kinky_69_ • 1d I have a few shirts/stuffed animals from my ex. We didn't break up, he just died. I feel bad throwing them away so they sit in my attic collecting dust. The worst part is that if he were alive he'd be telling me to throw that junk away lol G Reply 4 10 3 ...
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    Font - eiroai • 1d He gave me headphones as a random gift, and a smart training watch as a Christmas present. They've both been great so I kept them:) He also gave me a one piece that was originally his, that I didn't take with me when I moved out. Another ex said I could keep the pants I loaned from him, I really liked them they were camouflage pattern cargo pants with awsome fit that really suited me!(someone will get how excited I was) Next time I met him he acted awful and I was on the brink
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    Font - Gingeraffe25 · 1d I gave him an expensive watch for our engagement/upcoming wedding. When I left him because he cheated on me (again) 5 weeks before the wedding I took the watch with me. It was a 400 euro watch and since he cheated on me I felt I had every right to take back my gift G Reply ...
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    Rectangle - Secure_Orange2855 · 1d Clothes because I use them regularly. A really nice necklace but I dont wear it. It is packed up. That's it. 6 Reply ...
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    Font - CatrionaShadowleaf • 1d Once offered, hoodies are mine forever. G Reply 1 15 3
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