How long should i wait to get my stuff back after a breakup?

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I have started nocontact since the breakup. we still have to exchange our things, and I have a very large bookshelf that needs to come back to me. I have told myself that after my conventions I work, I will reach out to him. It will be about six weeks from now. I have blocked him and he thankfully has no social media.

is six weeks okay? Or should I wait longer?

Last updated on:2026-03-23T20:55:04+05:30

Comments (4)

mysadness
mysadness 2 wks ago

are you waiting because of timing, or because seeing him again feels like it might set you back?

live4other
live4other 2 wks ago

honestly i’d just get it done sooner and keep it quick, no emotions, no catching up. i waited too long and it made it heavier than it needed to be.

2clapkins
2clapkins 2 wks ago

i did this too, left stuff with my ex and dragged it out because i didn’t want to break no contact. i waited weeks and it just sat in my head the whole time, like unfinished business.

CozyNest624
CozyNest624 2 wks ago

if i were u, and it is really needed or a must to exchange, I'd just go right now and get things exchanged with him and move on, i don't think I'd wait long, it ll delay the healing, hope you have a good day❤️