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Anonymous
February 5th, 2016 7:34pm
I would personally suggest not doing that. Sometimes it's nice to recall good old memories. It will get a pretty smile on your face.
Do you think they trigger you or trigger feelings for you? If so, then yes, you should delete the pictures
Yes you should delete all pictures of ex because by keeping their picture you will not be able to forget them. Also by seeing their picture it might me possible that your past memories with them can disturb you.
Anonymous
February 6th, 2016 11:04pm
Do you feel ready to delete all of your pictures of your ex? Why do you feel you still need them? Do you feel ready to move on from your ex? If you're starting to move on, how would a new significant other feel about you having pictures of your ex? Only you can make the best decision for you, but these are some questions to think about.
Yes, you should. It will just hurt and your lives are separate now. Accept that and move on with it.
It's better to delete his pictures. That'll help to get rid of his memories. Keeping his pictures can't help me forget him
Anonymous
February 11th, 2016 2:01am
yes its probably best to help you get over him. It will help you feel better about the situation.
Anonymous
March 18th, 2016 10:18pm
This is a question that varies from person to person, and of course the situation. I have been on both sides of this in that once I needed to get it all out: the pictures, the teddy bears, letters, etc; I had to purge and let go of a person that was toxic to me and all reminders of this person brought me back into a deep depression. On the other hand, I've had great relationships that ended mutually or amicably and I've kept our pictures as a tribute to what we had. Keeping those pictures makes me feel comfort in knowing that what we had was real and I will cherish the times we had together. So, in summary, the most important thing is how you're feeling and what you think would be the right thing to do.
no. life is about memories and experiences both the good and the bad. What may hurt now is not permanent. You should keep the photos and cherish the good times you had together for later cause your ex was still a part of your life once
Anonymous
March 20th, 2016 1:20am
If you mean what's more appropriate, in general, then I think you should simply do what you'd like them to do to your pics. But if you mean avoiding the nostalgia and regrets...etc then yeppp delete those timeboms as fast as you can pal :D
Anonymous
March 23rd, 2016 6:13pm
It depends on you, and how much you feel you can cope with right now. If you think that these pictures are potential triggers for your emotions, then yes I would consider deleting them. But, if your breakup was on mutual understanding, and you think that your differences will eventually pass, then perhaps preserving these memories to cherish them later will be good.
Either ways... know this will pass :)
Anonymous
March 25th, 2016 10:42pm
Depends on how you feel about your ex. If it helps you to get over and you want to forget your ex, do it. If you want to keep good memories and you still get along, why to delete them?
Anonymous
March 26th, 2016 6:44am
It is up to you, once it is done you cannot undo it. Only you can decide that, but don't do it until you are ready,
It's probably best if you still find yourself looking at those pictures and getting hurt It's also a good step to try and move on. Stay positive and open minded!
I say get rid of most of them but keep the ONE thing that still makes you smile a bit when you see it. But if you don't have one of those then I say yes get rid of everything because believe me, until you find someone else who makes you happy, or you get over them, seeing any form of your old memories will hurt.
Anonymous
March 31st, 2016 8:40am
Yes, you should. Unless you no longer have any feeling for that person. The picture isn't what you delete, you actually delete memories and the past
In my opinion, no, not all of them. Farther along the way you may find yourself fonder of the memories and lessons you have learned along the way since then and a photo may be a way in which you might appreciate those things. That being said, it's best not to cling too tightly to those experiences and embrace the future so don't keep them if they don't create value in your life.
When you feel like you're ready to move on and ready to cut ties with your past then delete them. Sometimes we just wake up and find ourselves forgetting and not thinking about our ex and then we remember hours later that we haven't thought about them for a while. That's usually a good sign to let you know that you're ready to move on from your ex. But don't delete them until you're completely sure that you're ready to move on.
Anonymous
April 2nd, 2016 2:18pm
Personally, I would. If there are photos of your ex on your phone how are you meant to get over him? Unless a photo that has your ex on it is personal to you then I would.
It depends weather you think the break up is a long term thing and not just a little bump in the road
If you wish to move on, yes. Deleting pictures will only help to forget him/her. Try doing that and soon you will forget him/her.
Yes. Otherwise, he will always be on your mind, and that isn't a good way to get over the breakup. It will bring back both good and bad memories, and you will take much longer to find another partner.
It depends, whether you broke up in good terms or not.. but maybe you have some nice memories that you wouldn't actually want to forget..
Just because something isn't special anymore, doesn't mean should should automatically forget what used to be special. If you are ready to delete them; you will know!
Anonymous
June 4th, 2016 3:56am
No need! Its a memory for you! May be later you'll feel proud of it or you'll just laugh about it.
If you feel as if you need to delete all pictures of your ex then go for it but if you don't feel like you are ready to or don't really want to or aren't sure wait awhile before doing so. Take your time.
i think it would be a very effective way to get over your ex. it's less of a reminder of that person and would help you maybe not forget them, but not think about them as much.
Anonymous
June 5th, 2016 9:01pm
I guess it would depend on how the relationship was. If it was really poisonous, then I would say yes. If you feel you have fond memories of the time you spent together then you don't really need to. They might make a nice memento. But I think that the period after a break up is kinda volatile. If you don't delete them, it's probably a good idea to move them into a place where you don't have to see it often.
Depends, is seeing those pictures bringing you unpleasant feelings? If so, it's a good idea to delete them. If you can not bring yourself to delete them then back them up some where you won't see them until you are confident you have gotten over your ex.
Anonymous
June 8th, 2016 11:59am
I find that it is the easiest way to get through a break-up. If you keep photos of them, you might find yourself looking through them and feeling worse about the situation.
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