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Should I delete all pictures of my ex?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 8, 2016
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Yes, because you do not need your ex in your life anymore. Time for the next person to walk into your life
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Profile: SkiesFreedom
SkiesFreedom on Jul 25, 2016
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Maybe. Maybe not. It's not an easy thing to say because there is no clear YES or NO answer. It depends how your relationship ended. Did both of you say it's better to go seperate ways? Or did it end ina huge fight? How do you reflect on your relationship? Do you recall more happy or bad memories? If you feel like the pictures of your ex are hindering you at living a balanced life, then I wouldn't necessarily burn them, because burning has a very aggressive and destructive aura. Maybe put them in a boy and burry them. If you have them on your phone, then delete them, if you think that your life would be a bit easier without them on your phone. If you don't think that the pictures of your ex are blocking your way of living then just keep them, because sometimes we all get a bit melancholic and drift away in sadness and loo through old pictures. It's a human thing to do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 22, 2016
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Not quite, even if you two are not together anymore, that doesn't mean they weren't a part of your life. Maybe you have some happy memories in that pictures. But if looking at then brings pain, tan definitely I'd delete them.
Profile: PeacefulSycamore
PeacefulSycamore on Feb 6, 2018
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There is no right or wrong answer. Sometimes, deleting pictures can help us move past relationships easier. If you think deleting the pictures will benefit you in the long run, do it.
Profile: LeoC1999
LeoC1999 on Feb 13, 2018
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It is up to you If you wish to forget him and move on I say yes but if you are wanting to keep that part of your life than no
Profile: comfortableCand26
comfortableCand26 on Mar 13, 2018
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This is a hard question many of us ask. I understand you may still be in love with the person but ask yourself, will you ever go back to what you was before? If no, delete them. If yes, follow your heart.
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You should only delete any embarrassing, inappropriate, or just something that wouldn't be kind. You can keep photos of you together. But, you should never use any photos as blackmail or as means of harassment. You shouldn't keep anything that you wouldn't like of yourself on your phone. Don't share the guy/girl's photo's with your friends as a way of embarrassing your ex. Even if the breakup was more messy than intended, never use any photos to harm the person. No need to delete all photos of him/her unless you feel like you need that as a way to start focusing on better things.
Profile: BeennThroughThatX
BeennThroughThatX on Dec 3, 2019
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It completely depends on your situation, and how you broke up. When its pictures of you and them together or even just them it's better to delete them but in some cases you might end up regretting later on so it's actually a better option to put them in a locked folder like in snapchat 'my eyes only' folder or somewhere else hidden away where you won't view them. Or maybe You can send them to a trusted friend who would keep them for you until you're completely over your ex and looking at them won't bother you.
Profile: sunshineMelody2530
sunshineMelody2530 on Feb 17, 2020
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It depends, if looking or seeing these pictures bring negative memories then perhaps deleting them would offer you some peace of mind; however, if you have positive memories of your time together then deleting them might be something one would regret. The choice is in your hands.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 1, 2020
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Honestly, this is a personal choice. Some people will say yes absolutely you don't need the reminders. Some people will say no because of the memories. There isn't really a clear cut answer, but for me I always look to your happiness at the pictures if you should keep them or not. Do they make you really sad and homesick for a person? Maybe consider not keeping them. Do they make you laugh at times and aren't so upsetting? Maybe keeping them for now is your jam. Whatever makes you the happiest. And don't feel you have to delete all your pictures of them right away, you can always start small and slow as well. :)
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