Here’s a dilemma we’ve thought a lot about. And, yes, we do have some experience with this one, too:
Are you still holding onto those “love souvenirs” from your past?
Yes, we’re talking about those hotel photos you took together on your weekend getaway. And the pictures you texted you when you were on a business trip? How about that time you got bold and made that two-minute video?
Maybe you’re holding onto those photos because the chemistry is what held you together. Now what have you done with these, uh, reminders?
Likewise, have you ever worried that your ex is holding onto such photos or videos, too? Have you wondered what he is doing with them?
Have you ever spent a sleepless night wondering if there are any digital photos of yourself floating around? You might have read about that the guy who recently posted those revealing pictures of his girlfriend on the Internet. She has decided to take legal action for emotional distress and an invasion of her privacy.
We remember the good old days of the Polaroid camera, when photos were instantly developed. You had ONE copy then, and you knew exactly where it was. But today in the digital world, you need to trust that your ex isn’t going to get back at you by doing something as ludicrous as sharing these photos.
Here’s what we suggest:
1. Burn everything. Or, put all of those digital photos and videos in your computer’s trash. That’s easy and simple, right?
2. Password-protect any folders on your computer with these photos
3. Find a good hiding spot. You might remember what we suggested when we told you to hide those sex toys?
We’d love to hear: Are you holding onto any love souvenirs? Or, did you trash every last one of them?
Originally published on SingleMommyHood
