Deleting Photos with my Ex

I’m almost 3 months out since my breakup and I’m debating on whether or not I should delete the photos with my ex. I have them in a hidden folder in my photos so that I don’t see them for right now. Some were good memories and some were bad. I’m really leaning towards deleting them, mostly because they’re just reminders of a person who does not exist anymore. He changed a lot for the worse towards the end of the relationship. Should I delete them?

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Jacketsparks22210mo ago

Yes definitely delete them because it’ll just hold your progress more back. I’ve been 1 month into my breakup but i deleted the photos two days after because i know myself and I would stay a mess if I were to look back at those photos. Reminiscing won’t do any good. I still often find some photos i missed while mass deleting, and I cry everytime I see them. But, if they’re not there it’s easier to let go.

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Anonymous10mo ago

Thank you, yeah I feel like I should’ve deleted them right after the breakup but this was my first relationship so I was still feeling sentimental. I’m finally taking off the rose-colored glasses and realized what he did was manipulation and abuse. I don’t want to be reminded of him anymore.

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Jacketsparks22210mo ago

Aw im so sorry, this was my first relationship too and it was long term so i get how you feel, it really hasn’t been easy. but , if you ever need to talk to someone you can talk to me just reply to this and we can figure something

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lumberingobjective7u10mo ago

Delete them and never ask , me you and every on on this app we have a photos full out of memories with th person who broke our heart so yes delete them , then it will never hurt again

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Anonymous10mo ago

You’re right. He really broke me and I just need to be rid of him once and for all. Thank you.

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splendidholdzj0suv10mo ago

I kept photos of all my exes for 30 plus years. I look at them every once in awhile and remember. I remember how young I was and can see my beauty in the photos. Although I didn’t think they were good at the time, now I see they were. It makes me understand that it wasn’t me why the relationships didn’t work out. It may have been personality differences.

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