Is it okay or is it wrong to keep old pictures of ex girlfriends if you're with a new girlfriend?

Answer 1

wrong.

Answer 2

When I was young, I threw out those pictures each time a relationship broke up.

It wasn't until I was in my thirties, happily married and having children, that I realized the mistake I'd made. Each and every woman in my life was important to me in some way, and helped make me the person I am; as my kids grow up, I could have used those pictures to make stories about my past more immediate and impactful.

Even for me personally, now that I'm at an age where I forgot all the bad stuff in my past relationships, those pictures would have had significant nostalgic value -- but I don't have 'em, just like I don't have pictures of my old cars, or many of my old friends, or the first place I lived on my own.

Keep those pictures in a box somewhere -- and nothing risque! -- but keep 'em. You'll regret it otherwise.

Answer 3

You are going to have a lot more girfriends in your lifetime. Pictures are for remembering times in your life. It will hurt each new girlfriend to know that you kept the pics, but it is up to you. You need to keep them somewhere where you won't be looking at them, and she won't know they exist. Pack them away for when you are single, and "between" girlfriends. Some day, you'll be happy to have them. If you ever marry, and those pictures no longer matter to you, you may want to have a "picture burning party" as a special gift to your new wife. But don't show her any that are R or X rated - just the smiling, arms around each other ones.

Answer 4

you should keep the ex's pictures away. Do not reflect on the past or disrespect your girlfriend. Yes you can have an ex's picture but you should keep it put away to not upset the new girl.
Just show some respect for the next since it is over with you ex..... good luck!

Answer 5

YES, YOU SHOULD KEEP THEM.
But don't flaunt them, keep them in a shoe box or something tucked away in storage. Those are YOUR memories. The reason you have the pictures it to capture happy memories and chapters of your life. Don't get rid of them for anybody. What if your new girlfriend and you break up??? Then you've lost all the photos of previous relationships for nothing. Besides, anyone who is trying to dictate what memories and items should and shouldn't have sentimental value to you is a self-centred psycho. Trust me, I've known quit a few.
Every few years, it's nice to look through those old photos when you're feeling blue, old, lonely, or just reminiscent and see the faces of the people in your life that have brought you happiness. That's what pictures are for. Your girlfriend is trying to get rid of anything you can compare her to. A bit childish, selfish, and insecure, but deep down inside we all kinda want to shred any photos our significant others have of their ex-b/g friends.

Keep 'em, trust me. And be sure to add some photos of your current girlfriend to that collection.

Answer 6

Depends. I don't keep loads of them, but I have old photo albums that I had put together through the years I was growing up, and there are pictures of old boyfriends in there. Because it's a part of a life's collection, it doesn't bother my husband at all.

My husband has pictures that include his ex-girlfriend. He has an album of photos similar to mine that he put together when he was in Operation Desert Storm, and shortly after he returned home. She's in pictures of his coming home party.

We don't keep anything in a way that would insinuate that the person is still a part of our life.

Answer 7

I would think it is okay to keep pictures of old g/friends. Do you know if she is the one or not? If she is and you don't want to get rid of them put them up where she doesn't see them. If she's not jealous then don't worry about anything. That is all part of your past and they may still be your friends. Just let her know how you feel about them. Everything should work out okay. There is a reason why you are not with them anymore and you are with her just let her know that.

Answer 8

It depends on the circumstances and where these old pictures are....as well as your motives for keeping them around..... For example, if you are still not over your ex, etc. If they are hanging on your wall and sitting on your nightstand, then yes that is wrong. If you have them put away, then I think that it is okay because they are memories....you don't have to rip up part of your life just because you aren't with that person anymore.

Answer 9

Girls don't like it all if they find them. No matter how rational they are they always seem to think that a flame still burns between you. I think it is a normal and healthy attachment though. They are a part of your past and therefore played a part in shaping who you are today. Chances are you had good times if they were your girlfriend and those memories don't need to be forgotten. As long as you aren't still lusting after these girls I say it is fine. I wouldn't keep them in frames on the mantle mind you!

Answer 10

It depends on how your new gf feels about it and how long you have been with her and if you think you guys will be together for ever.What you could do is store them away and then she wont even have to see or worry about them.Also it depends on the reason your keeping them.If your holding on to old pic cause you still like the exes then that's wrong ,But if you have put them women in the past but would just like to keep them for a keep sake I see no problem with that.My husband has pics of old h.s gf and I don't mind I know he loves me.

Answer 11

I would answer that question yes, Remember they were a part of your life experience. Just because you both don't agree that doesn't mean you have to dislike someone that was in your life and the new girl friend should be secure enough to know that you are with her now and a picture is just a picture.