Cleaning out my closet with Mom and…

[u/letmepolltheaudience]

I’ve held onto this ugly pastel pink fleece sweater that is a size too large and has an ugly mock turtleneck for years because 1) cozy and 2) from my mother.

But I rarely wear it and would never want to be caught dead in it. Like, I wouldn’t even wear it to the hospital if I was sick.

Mom is visiting for the holidays and I am working on cleaning out my closet. I held the sweater up as an example of something I’ve had a hard time declutterring.

Mom: “Ew! Get rid of that, it’s so ugly.” Me: “Well, I only held onto it because you gave it to me!”

Just a friendly reminder that even if someone gifted you something and you held onto it for sentimental value… Even the giver might want you to get rid of that crap at this point!!

[u/TheSilverNail]

My litmus test is, "Would I want to run into an ex while wearing this?" If the answer is no (it's usually H*** no!!!), then I donate.

[u/sarahaswhimsy → u/TheSilverNail]

What if it depends on the ex? lol