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Your ex is more likely to keep the Netflix password than hold on to Valentine’s gifts
Even though a lot of thought goes into picking the quintessential present for your romantic partner, a recent survey shows that thoughtful gifts aren’t treasured following a breakup.
As Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, people around the world are busy shopping for their loved ones. Yet despite the overwhelmingly high options out there, another recent study revealed that you should probably expect a very generic present from your partner. And if that’s not enough doom and gloom for you, here’s an article explaining why all your other gifts to former partners and more than likely in the trash.
Survey shows your ex will hold on to the Netflix password
A survey conducted by Clear it Waste shows that exes are more likely to hold on to Netflix credentials and tickets to future events than any “sentimental belongings”.
Out of 2000 Brits who were quizzed for the survey, 49% of them said they would be reluctant to return the car, house, and other valuables, followed by 47% that wouldn’t want to give up their pets.
23% of them said they would hold on to furniture, while another 20% said they are unlikely to return presents received in the form of jewelry.
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Almost the same number of people – 14 to 17% of the survey samples – said they would keep the Netflix password and tickets to future events they had purchased before the breakup.
Placed at the bottom of the list are Valentine’s gifts exchanged between the couples, with lesser materialistic value but more sentiments attached to them. These could include something as thoughtful as a handwritten letter or a plushie with your name on it.
How soon former lovers get rid of their partner’s belongings
The same survey reveals the rate at which former couples get rid of things from their romantic past and the findings are rather interesting.
Only 4 to 7% of the participants said they would remove their partner’s belongings immediately or within 24 hours to eliminate any reminder of their lost love.
Whereas, 23% of them didn’t mind holding on to them for two to five months. 20% of the participants said one month is what they take on average to rid of the belongings, while 14% would do it in less than a week.
The overall study shows 85% take half a year on average to let go off their partner’s belongings completely.
