Is it Okay to Keep Pictures of your EX?

Your former relationship must be a thing of the past, but it is natural for you to still have a soft corner for your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. The ones who still care about their ex-partners might even have some of their photos. Keeping photos of your ex might be a good sign in case it reminds you of your past mistakes, but if that is not the case, are you sure you are over them?

It is definitely important to have a closure of the past to feel confident about your present relationship. But do you think that your current partner would be okay with you keeping pictures of your ex?

Why Do Guys Keep Pictures Of His Ex? 

Having ex-relationships is quite a common phenomenon these days. And we would say it is good to have past experiences because they improve your present ones. Relationships are all about learning to live in companionship, sharing your feelings and experiences. Cameras and selfies have become an important part of every relationship, and for some, the number of pictures determines your closeness with your partner.

There are times that you still have pictures of your ex-partner after the breakup. Is it fine to keep pictures of your ex? Most people defend themselves with emotional reasons, and others just keep them for no specific mindset.

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Should I Delete Pictures Of My Ex?

Well. We cannot give you a definite answer to this one. If you and your current partner are both mature enough to understand that all of us had our pasts, and therefore it’s okay to stay connected to it via some pictures, then you are good to go. But there might be circumstances wherein your partner may not be very appreciative of you still holding to your past. They might suffer from jealousy and insecurities. In situations like these, it is better that you delete your ex’s pictures because your present is all that concerns you now.

If you are still not able to get rid of those pictures, then probably you are still not over with your ex. And what’s more surprising is that instead of confronting your feelings, you tend to discover new means to hide those pictures from your present partner, which is cheating on them in disguise.

In case where you were married to your ex, you might have photos of the children that you share with them. These photos are understandable, and most partners will have no problems with you keeping them. But just be sure that the emotional impact of these pictures does not make you rethink your decision, and in case it does, then talk to your current partner about it.

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Do you think it is fine to keep pictures of your ex? Let us know in the comment section below.

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