Submitted by Far_Cardiologist6247 t3_10qceqe in relationship_advice
Need advice on how I should handle the situation. Should I deal with it internally as it is something before my time, or talk to her about it?
My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now, and I'm wondering if I'm making a big deal of nothing. There have been very little issues in our relationship and she always makes sure to make me feel loved. I don't doubt her in anyway but I cant help but feel awkward/uncomfortable whenever I see old videos of her and her ex.
They were together close to 5 years and understand that there is memories that aren't just tied to them being in a relationship but good memories overall. I'm trying my best to separate my emotions and come to an understanding that this was before my time and I shouldn't take this personally. I feel that I can get over it given enough time, I just feel awkward and a little bad every time I see old videos of them on her phone. It doesn't help when her reaction to these videos is to quickly get it off her screen.
I never want to be overbearing and restricting what she can and can't keep. I just feel awkward whenever old videos resurface.
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TLDR: Girlfriend of almost a year still has photos of ex and it makes me uncomfortable and I'm unsure if I should bring it up
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