Negative keepsakes, the things you save because they feel like part of your life story, but they make you cringe (such as bad photographs and journals about feeeeeeelings) are something you should deal with too.When I was younger, I was quite the sentimental person, keeping every bit and bob that reminded me of a special occasion. However, after my previous relationship and many broken friendships, I was left with a boxful of things and albums filled with photos of memories I, unfortunately, no longer cherished.
I've since thrown away most of these things, keeping only a small selection of items which hold the positive memories.. however, part of me wonders if these will eventually be thrown away once I have my own family and the value of things deemed 'sentimental' shift.
