S.O. wearing ex's jewelry?

[El Jefe]

So I was curious about this. Do you think it's ok for your significant other to wear jewelry or clothing articles from their previous significant others? My girlfriend has a few very minor jewlery pieces that she has from past relationships. I don't really care that much, except for a necklace she has from a previous boyfriend that I really don't like, but it's an annoyance that I can deal with. Is there some form of etiquette on this topic? If she had a ton of it, then I would probably be a little more annoyed. I'm sure a lot of you have had similar issues, just curious if it bothered you or not.

[Goldmember]

I would draw the line if she made a necklace out of the used cock ring her ex gave her.

[Saccopoo]

Just one more piece of shiny that I wouldn't have to purchase. In all honesty, jewelry is so stupid it's mind boggling. "Looky! Shiney! Must have!" We're ****ing mockingbirds.

To piss away that much on something that provides absolutely nothing other than being a psychological self-aggrandizing status quo trinket is beyond squirrelly in my opinion. But then, I think that the whole concept of money is utterly ignorant anyway. I mean, it really has no value other than what society as a whole puts on it. It's nothing. It could be shells or beads or kernels of a grain. Even when it was backed by the gold standard, it was worthless. Really, what is gold anyway other than a shiney rock? It's not as good a conductor as copper or silver. It doesn't oxidize as rapidly as some metals, but that's about it. Shiney rock! Got to have shiney! And here we are, killing ourselves to accumulate as much "money" as we can even though it has no real value other than perceived by whatever society is looking at it.

Shiney rock! Ooooooooh!

Nature really let the wrong species become dominant. Humans are ****ing reeruned.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Goldmember

I would draw the line if she made a necklace out of the used cock ring her ex gave her.

Particularly if it's big enough to fit around her neck. You don't want her to be reminded of that.

[Goldmember]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Just one more piece of shiny that I wouldn't have to purchase. In all honesty, jewelry is so stupid it's mind boggling. "Looky! Shiney! Must have!" We're ****ing mockingbirds.

To piss away that much on something that provides absolutely nothing other than being a psychological self-aggrandizing status quo trinket is beyond squirrelly in my opinion. But then, I think that the whole concept of money is utterly ignorant anyway. I mean, it really has no value other than what society as a whole puts on it. It's nothing. It could be shells or beads or kernels of a grain. Even when it was backed by the gold standard, it was worthless. Really, what is gold anyway other than a shiney rock? It's not as good a conductor as copper or silver. It doesn't oxidize as rapidly as some metals, but that's about it. Shiney rock! Got to have shiney! And here we are, killing ourselves to accumulate as much "money" as we can even though it has no real value other than perceived by whatever society is looking at it.

Shiney rock! Ooooooooh!

Nature really let the wrong species become dominant. Humans are ****ing reeruned.

I agree, it is overblown, but like tatoos, piercings, etc, it is a way to distinguish one's self from others, as are other status symbols such as cars and homes. Why not drive a basic car or live in a modest home. Everyone has a different sense of value.

[Goldmember]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Particularly if it's big enough to fit around her neck. You don't want her to be reminded of that.

Not what I was thinking, but that would be bothersome

[jidar]

Maybe it's not sentimental to her at all and it's just a nice necklace. A lot of times stuff is just stuff man.

Consider this... if your previous girl bought you a 360 or PS3 wouldn't you be using it? And if so wouldn't you be pissed if your present girl had a problem with you using it?

[niblet]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

come off as a dick

I'll just leave this here.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Nature really let the wrong species become dominant. Humans are ****ing reeruned.

Yeah man, like totally. If nature let otters become dominant we'd totally covet clam flesh. That's wayyyy better than shiny rocks.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by jidar

Maybe it's not sentimental to her at all and it's just a nice necklace. A lot of times stuff is just stuff man.

Consider this... if your previous girl bought you a 360 or PS3 wouldn't you be using it? And if so wouldn't you be pissed if your present girl had a problem with you using it?

Great post. Unless she's crying herself to sleep holding the locket and moaning "Billy, I miss you sooooo" don't worry about it. Otherwise you just come off as insecure and jealous.

[FAX]

It's a very common problem actually, Mr. kcchiefsfanGoJC. The beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX and I experienced the same issue - only in reverse. I was given several items by ex-girlfriends that caused her discomfort as she felt they represented a lingering attachment to my past relationships. She explained to me that wearing gifted jewelry from past loves reflects a lack of decorum and propriety.

The beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX taught me the appropriate way to handle it, though. The proper thing to do is for her to sell the stuff and give you the money.

FAX

[Silock]

Not cool.

[Bugeater]

I guarangoddamntee if it was the other way around she would see to it that you weren't going to wear it anymore.

[Gadzooks]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

I guarangoddamntee if it was the other way around she would see to it that you weren't going to wear it anymore.

This.
And if she didn’t, she’s probably not that into you.

[boogblaster]

sell it buy more beer

[Mr. Laz]

hell no ... if they are stupid enough to actually tell you it came from an old flame then they can pay the penalty and have to keep it in a box or something.