Confession: Should Photos of the Ex Remain on the Family Walls?

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Mark shared a heartfelt dilemma: after marrying his wife and moving into her home, he found the walls still adorned with family photos featuring her ex-husband and their children. Mark wonders if it’s fair to ask his wife to remove these reminders of her past, or if he’s being unreasonable. Stacey Norman and J Sbu opened the lines to listeners, sparking an interesting debate.

Listeners express mixed feelings. Some argue that Mark’s discomfort is valid and that the photos should be taken down, especially in shared spaces, suggesting a compromise of keeping them in the children’s rooms. Others emphasise the importance of respecting the family’s history, noting that erasing the past could be hurtful, particularly for the kids.
11 Sep English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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