Do we, Should we, Must we, throw away pictures of our ex's

[jersey boy]

I'd like to know the consensus on this. Even though we are not still with them, does that mean that our past doesn't exist? Should our present love get/have the authority to ask/tell us to get rid of them, or is it simply a matter of respect?

 

[gotmilk]

Gasoline to create extra heat and a little diesel for a long burn.

 

[Stryc-9]

Guess there's nothing wrong with keeping a picture or two around for the sake of positive memories...

...but if you've got some kind of a shrine going....it's time to cut her loose...

May as well just burn 'em or bury 'em in the yard.....it'll help you "move on"....maybe give you some closure...

 

[jersey boy]

I am not at all hung up, but I think the wife might have a little trouble with the fact that I have a few pics of some ex's lying around. I'd like to know whether her expectations of me losing all my pics from my past is unrealistic.

 

[rushx79]

just keep the naked ones, never know when youll need to black mail someone..

 

[HighIntensity]

Maybe keep one or two, for the memories...but think about why your keeping them. If you have a knew relationship and it looks long term...then why keep them.

It's a tough call, I threw them all out...killed me because there were prom pictures and holiday memories, days at the beach ext. but it's over, I have the memories in my head.

I think the next women I date deserves to know I will be totally devoted to her...and not hung up on great memories that are just that memories.

 

[Taps]

I have a few snapshots around. It doesn't bother me to look at them. Granted the pics are 3-4 years old.

I agree with Stryc-9. A couple pics is ok, but if you're using 'em as wallpaper, then you need to do some serious burning.

 

[Stan O'Zolol]

If you are with someone else, and it bothers them, then toss them.

 

[Captain_insano]

just keep the naked ones, never know when youll need to black mail someone..

Precisely.

 

[toga22]

If you are keeping pictures....be smart enough to keep them somewhere your current girlfriend isn't going to be looking.