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Should I delete all pictures of my ex?

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Last Updated: 05/24/2022 at 12:07am
Should I delete all pictures of my ex?
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lovepaige
December 13th, 2015 4:08am
If it makes you feel better, then yes. It's a good idea if you are hoping to move on from the relationship.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 7:07am
This is a deeply personal choice, but one that I think people should avoid making in a hasty or emotional way. In our minds, we like to believe that things in our lives are permanent, safe, steady, and reliable, but the reality in the universe is that the only certainty is change. When we can accept that everything in life has a beginning and an end, then we can treasure the positive experiences that we do have, including memories with ex boyfriends or girlfriends! :)
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 4:39pm
Not every situation is the same. Ask yourself why you have them, and that should help you answer the question.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 7:27pm
If you look at his picture and it gives you bad memories or makes you feel upset, then yes, you should.
globaldu72
December 16th, 2015 11:05am
If I was single, I wouldn't... but I'd be sure to keep them private. If I was in a new relationship I would, out of respect for my new partner.
compassionatePresence910
December 16th, 2015 1:34pm
If your memories of your ex are painful, I would delete the photos. If not, and you feel emotionally attached to them - then keep them. They could help you to move on. However, if you get a new partner you must expect some hurt feelings and suspicions if they stumble across these photos. It all depends on what stage you are at.
MrRoboticWrites
December 16th, 2015 3:24pm
That's what I did, it helped me a huge amount, by doing that I didn't have anything physical that would remind me of them, it helped me get over them a lot quicker.
tranquilFlamingo99
December 16th, 2015 5:21pm
Honestly I would. They always say don't dwell on the past because it makes for a not so bright future. Although you my miss them you will always have memories. So the pictures are of no use. Keep your head up. The faster you move on the better you will be.
dezbah
December 16th, 2015 7:13pm
If you are NOT friends then yes. If you two are still talking to each other, then I don't you need to.
ReniK
December 16th, 2015 8:00pm
If that will make you happier , don't hesitate. Do it! But if you feel that this is not the right thing to do - don't! :)
CuddlyOasis98
December 17th, 2015 2:23am
Its upto you if you want to keep some memories of him and your relationship you may keep the pictures but if you want to forget everything then you may delete them. Its upto you.
clh2os
December 17th, 2015 2:54am
It truly depends on the extent of the relationship, as well as how it ended. If the relationship had meaningful impact on your life and you can look and reflect on the photos fondly, then keep a few. If the relationship ended in fire and one sided, or if you feel you have no closure, I would personally delete them all. They would be a negative reminder and prevent your wounds from healing. When making decisions at the end of a relationship, choose your actions based on what will help you heal and move on--how can you embrace the experience and grow without preventing yourself from moving on in your endeavors--that's what matters.
GracefulDreamer5
December 17th, 2015 3:14am
Sometimes memories need to be let go and some don't. Was your ex very rude and forceful, or was he a sweet guy?
Anonymous
December 17th, 2015 4:29am
Deleting pictures of your ex-partner is a good process of moving on but do it when you are ready to move on and forgive.
TheITGuy
December 17th, 2015 12:28pm
I would not do this. I would delete some of the pictures, but keep some of the pictures which remind me of the good times we had. My ex was part of my life, and I like (even when we broke up), like to remember the times.
HelpWisely
December 17th, 2015 5:43pm
If those pictures are triggering you into sadness, regret, depression, anxiety or any other kind of negative feelings or thought then you should delete them immediately.
RedRagna90
December 18th, 2015 4:53pm
That depends. Will it help you to move on? My suggestion is to keep it still, in an enclosed folder, perhaps. End of the day, you guys took the pictures together because you enjoyed each other's company, it may bring a fond memory when you've moved on :)
happyhearts5
December 18th, 2015 6:10pm
if you are okay,then you can!!else,its not required unless you care about them in coming days.for safer side,delete is the best option.
Anonymous
December 18th, 2015 7:49pm
yes,you should. Keeping them keeps triggering memories in you. Especially if the circumstances involved in your break up are not so cute or you broke up based on betrayal of trust.
Anonymous
December 19th, 2015 4:20am
I think that is a personal choice. What makes you want to get rid of the pictures of the good times that you had with them?
ThomasF
December 19th, 2015 5:51am
I don't think so. They're all memories and make you part of who you are. No matter how nasty the breakup I swear there will have been good times you may one day like to look back on.
airreeekuh
December 19th, 2015 8:09am
If the pictures make it much harder for you to move on, then it might be time to delete some. But if you had such great memories that are just too hard to forget about, then it may be okay to leave some of them. :) Pictures are just their to remind us of the beautiful memories that we've made. They are there to let us see the people we've spent the moment with and just to see the beautiful things we've created and instilled in our minds.
Anonymous
December 19th, 2015 4:03pm
Probably not because he/she is a part of your life. If it hurts too much to see them at the moment though, you can always put them in a special place and reopen it only when you're ready.
Breazt
December 19th, 2015 9:26pm
Definitely. Just delete all of them and start your new beginning without he/she. That will be helpful.
Anonymous
December 19th, 2015 10:34pm
Of course you should, not just because the pictures remind you of him/her, but because you don't deserve the pain of seeing him/her again.
Panda1402
December 20th, 2015 6:46am
Yes you should . You don't need negativity in your life . :) You should erase all your past memories so as to make a new start .
lovelylisteningear
December 20th, 2015 1:46pm
In my experience it helped me to make closure that the relationship had ended, so if you are ready to and believe it could be beneficial in helping to move on you may wish to consider it
aquaClementine1773
December 20th, 2015 4:18pm
after my 7 year relationship ended, i put all our albums and photos in a box, which i hid in storage. it helped me move on when i (slowly) got rid of things that reminded me of us. years later (around 5 years or so) when i was moving to another apartment, and was completely over him, i was able to find that box and open it without pain. i'm just saying that 7 years was pretty long and those 7 years weren't just about the two of us, it was about people we met, places we've been and experiences that were as much mine as it was ours. rest assured, you will move on!! :) drop the photos in a hard disk, store it somewhere you'd likely never open in a long time :D
Deephelp
December 23rd, 2015 12:58pm
will it make you feel different in any way and what in your opinion will happen next. how you think it will reflect on you emotionally.
AnnaWalker
December 23rd, 2015 8:38pm
It depends. If your relationship wasn't too great, it might help you forget about him/her. However, if you had a nice relationship, you might want to save them for memories in case because otherwise you might regret it in the future. Everyone's different, so do what you think will help you the most.