Should I ask my ex to take down our photos from his instagram ?

Dear User, I can understand that seeing your photos with your ex on his Instagram can be painful and bring up a lot of difficult emotions. It is natural to want to remove any reminders of a past relationship, especially if it did not end well or if you are trying to move on. Seeing photos of a past relationship can also make it challenging to fully let go and move forward with your life. From a Buddhist perspective, it is important to focus on letting go of attachments and practicing non-attachment. Our attachments to people and things can cause suffering and prevent us from living in the present moment. However, it is also important to acknowledge and honor our emotions and feelings. If seeing these photos on social media is causing you distress, it is okay to take action to remove them. From a psychological perspective, it is important to consider the context of the relationship and the breakup. If the relationship ended on bad terms and there is still unresolved feelings, it may be best to avoid any unnecessary contact with your ex. This can include removing photos from social media, blocking or unfollowing them, and avoiding any situations where you may run into them. However, if you have a cordial relationship with your ex and the breakup was amicable, it may be possible to have a conversation with them about removing the photos. In terms of coaching advice, I suggest taking some time to reflect on why these photos are causing you distress. Is it because you are not fully over the relationship? Are you worried about what others may think if they see the photos? Once you have a better understanding of your emotions, you can decide what action to take. If you feel comfortable, you can have a conversation with your ex about removing the photos. It is important to approach the conversation calmly and respectfully. If you do not feel comfortable or if the conversation does not go well, you can take steps to remove the photos from your own social media accounts and focus on moving forward with your life.