Just broke up - What presents/memorabilia should be kept and which thrown out?
Hi,
About a month ago my boyfriend of more than three years and I broke up. Having been with him for so long, I have a lot of presents from him, memorabilia such as photos and love letters (dorky, right?), and plenty of things that remind me of him. My question is:
Which do I keep and which do I throw out? I've heard it's better to get rid of all the things that remind you of your ex, or at least put them in a box and out of sight, but there are some that have so much meaning to me I just don't want to give them up-- namely, my promise ring (irony) and other jewelry, two stuffed animals (one of which we named together: The Indubitable Poot Dinkles... *sigh* no more silly things with him... ), and a watercolor I painted of his eyes. Yeah, it's pretty weird to have your ex staring at you from your wall, but I don't want to get rid of my artwork...
Any advice would be appreciated :)