Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll

My partner keeps intimate photos of an ex. What do I do?

In plain English: What should I do if my partner keeps intimate photos of an ex?

Choose between Ask them to delete and Respect their past.

This poll explores the sensitive dilemma of how to handle a partner keeping intimate photos from a previous relationship. You can choose between asking them to delete the images to move forward or deciding to respect their personal history and privacy. Please share your perspective on this situation, and remember that all responses are 100% anonymous with no names ever requested.

The live Chennai verdict

Many people in Chennai feel unsure when they see old photos of an ex on a partner's phone. Some think it is better to let the past stay in the past. Others feel that deleting them helps the new relationship feel more secure.

Voting has just opened, and Chennai's answer to this question is being written right now on Pulse of Chennai.

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Published 19 September 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.