Why are so many people so possesive of "things" in relationships? Sure, we give our hearts to our significant other, but when it comes to possessions, the truth comes out about how selfish and materialistic they(or we) are. And, even more so when a relationship ends, often not only will they take everything they own, they'll clean you out too. I know there are exceptions to this, but it is a curious observation I have made over the years. Gifts, I find it interesting that a girlfriend you have been with for 4 years gives you a Christmas gift last year, but when she moves out, she takes it back. Selfish, selfish, greedy people.

I usually give back gifts and don't want mine back. I usually don't want anything to remember a person by after a break up

not to mention....it cuts the ties and give neither person an excuse to contact the other....IMO

Now when its a divorce it can be a different story...sometimes one party will claim/keep an item just so the other party can't have it.
Just to irritate/aggravate/ cause anger.

listen after the break up he can have anything/everything he can carry using only one hand and with limited vision -

I bought my ex a ps3 when we where together, didnt take it back when we broke up. and i kept everything he gave to me

I don't give or, take them back. If I don't want a gift, I'll get rid of it on my own.

That's why separate houses are best, no division of property.

I think it can depend on the person and how violent or amicable the relationship ended. Not giving them a reason to have to come back is great, because you a lot of times they are looking for an excuse to get back in.

I usually try to collect what's forgotten like clothing, toothbrush, books, tools, etc.. Then if they call I can leave it outside the door and tell them to pick it up while I'm at work.

Heck, some guys think you are a gold digger if you don't pay for coffee on a first meet. Never happened to me cause I would have to actually date , but I read about it on other dating sites. Either the woman is a gold digger or the guy is a cheap bastard. Perception is everything.

Not everybody is greedy or wishes their exes bad. Next time be more careful with who you marry/get involved with. Then you won't be doing the Daffy Duck Dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcCXnXDiKoQ