I don't save stuff

I kept a few rings because I thought they were pretty and went well with other things I have, and I kept a few shirts that were gifted to me. Anything that reminded me only of that relationship I got rid of though.

I've only had one relationship and tried to give back every single thing he gave me, but he just brought it back. I don't keep it because it reminds me of him, in fact I never think of him when I use them. I just keep them because they are practical, like the computer he bought me, or the coat and sweater etc.

i MAY HAVE A FEW THINGS, BUT ITS NOT LIKE i THINK ABOUT IT.

Crap, caps lock was on and someone posted after me so I couldn't change it.

I'm probably going to sound like a gold digger, but here's what I did:

After my first relationship, I called one of my good friends. I had been in a relationship for almost 4 years, and amassed a lot of things: pictures, jewelry, clothing, electronics, etc. (all gifts). I called a friend to ask what I should do with all the stuff.

He said "Toss the pictures, keep a couple if you want for sentimental reasons, But you keep those gifts! You earned them! Don't dare give them back or toss them!"

It made me laugh, but that's what I did. I didn't wear the jewelry until it was nothing more than a pretty piece. The other gifts are still holding up and are being used to this day (my Mom still has the iPod that was given to me in Xmas of 2007-8!).

I throw them away gradually, until i end up keeping only one or two objects of great value.

I still the promise ring I got from my longest relationship. I also am a big hoarder of pictures as well. I still have feelings for all my serious exes, but in a sentimental way. I know that things wouldn't be the same, and I try to stress that to my current boyfriend all the time. He is the most important, and these are just things to remind me of good times I had with someone. I'd like to think I can share these memories to bond with my daughter (if I have one), maybe sort of consoling her in her teenage years or telling her that she isn't alone in heartache, and that the pictures and items will aid as a visual reference to the stories and seem more lifelike to her. My mother kept everything, and it was always interesting to see what kind of person she was like when she was younger.