1 in 3 Aussies Say They Don’t Return Their Ex’s Shit Because They Never Want To See Them Again
"Women will delete chats, pictures, and even block you after a break-up but won't return the hoodie."
How embarrassing — new data has shown that the majority of sad, single Aussies are still clutching onto their ex’s shit because they’re too fight or flight to hand it back over.
Personally I can’t relate, because if I’ve left my goods at your place and we break up? You can best believe I want everything back down to the last bobby pin, and will not hesitate to arrange a collection at equal risk of confrontation or closure. No contact? I simply do not know her.
Whether you’ve held onto a sentimental spare charger for too long, threw out a toiletry bag out, or refused to send the wanky novel they said you’d enjoy back in the mail — you’re not alone.
A whopping 66 percent of Australians say they’re either holding on to their ex’s stuff or would rather just say goodbye to their belongings full stop, according to a census arranged by Uber for National Singles’ Day on Saturday.
Additionally, one in four claimed it’d just be too darn awkward to partake in the exchange at all.
Women will delete chats, pictures and even block you after a break up but won't return the hoodie.
— Attah Akor (@attah_akor) January 14, 2022
“Break-ups are difficult for everyone, and knowing how to cope when bumping into your ex can be tricky. Returning each other’s belongings can be a positive step in moving on and making a clean break,” said psychologist Dr Emmanuella Murray about the findings.
“We would all avoid break-ups if we could, but there are always ways to overcome them.”
The top non-returned items from exes were hoodies, t-shirt, or jewellery, and nearly 40 percent said they don’t return these items because they simply never want to see or speak to their ex ever again. Good riddance!
As for the extent of their crushing inability to confront an uncomfortable situation, over a third of people surveyed said they would rather be put on hold by a customer service team for two or more hours; listen to someone chewing really, really loudly; or drunk text the wrong person than meet their ex to get back their ‘tings.
First and foremost, get a grip, then get your shit!