How do you know when it’s time to let go of something?
By LooeyVille
@LooeyVille (50)
United States
October 18, 2025 1:19pm CST
Whether it's a relationship or a grudge or an item of clothing or anything and everything in between, how do you know when it’s time to let go of something?
Usually you'll start getting a feeling in your gut like something's wrong (as in a bad relationship). Holding grudges usually leads to anxiety and stress because you're holding onto something that you can't control what's already happened.
Do you listen to the advice of others when they tell you it's time to let go of that stinky old moldy pillow that you've been using since you were 10 years old?
What keeps us hanging onto things?
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@snowy22315 (197548)
• United States
16h
I think to let go of something we first have to understand what is holding us there.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
15h
I think it's often emotional reasons. I've kept a pair of sparkly pink heels that I'll never wear again, but they're just special to me.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
12h
@GardenGerty I just love to look at them.
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@Traceyjayne (5861)
• United Kingdom
12h
I don’t think I hold grudges but I never forget if someone has done something bad against me.
I can’t let go of things easily …I am a hoarder …. Even if I haven’t used it in years ….you never know when it might be useful.
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@LindaOHio (203690)
• United States
1h
I had to let go of bad feelings I had toward my SIL because she came and visited for a week when my hubby was in the hospital and rehab. It was hard. I still think about what she did; but I treat her with kindness.
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@MarieCoyle (49710)
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16h
If it’s about hanging on to certain keepsakes or belongings, we usually connect them in our minds to a certain person, a time and place, or maybe a very important moment in our lives. If it’s a grudge or a personal thing, that’s for the person to sort out in their heart and mind. At least, that’s how I look at it all.
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@GardenGerty (166094)
• United States
13h
We hold on because we are afraid "we won't have enough", or "we might need it." With relationships, at times we do not let go because of the good memories we share, or we are afraid of being alone. Sometimes we have so much "stuff" we just cannot enjoy it. I let go when my gut tells me. Like I was putting clothes away in my closet and just decided another bunch of clothes no longer gave me any pleasure and it was time for it to go away.
@kaylachan (79977)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17h
I often ask myself, can I walk away and not think about it. Do I feel anxious at the idea of it being gone. Things like that. When I can satisify those questions, then I know it's time to let go. I had to urge to do the same thing.
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