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help me throw a broken fridge magnet away?

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SoGonnaBeAHoarderWhenImOld · 10/03/2023 20:37

Plasticy fridge magnet souvenir from an African trip fell off the frige and it's giraffey leg broke off.

I've glued it before and am now thinking I should throw it away but I can't quite manage it.

It's on the top of the fridge with it's bit. It looks at me accusatorially

Other than reminding me of the trip which is not itself special, it was just a holiday, it holds no sentimental value. It's quite cute looking but I have lots of other magnets from other trips so its no big deal. It wasn't a present or anything

I'm toying between gluing the leg back on, leaving it 3 legged (which actually looks ok at a quick glance because it sort of looks like it's other leg is concealed) or throwing it away.

I know I should bin it but I can't. for no obvious reason.

So I'm not drip feeding I think I do have borderline hoarding tendencies. I'm very much 'keep it in case' in life generally - keep the jam jar/spare ribbon in case type.

I'm very pathetic. What's wrong with me.

Please give me a shove/some good reasons why I should just chuck it out. Help me.

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PlateBilledDuckyPerson · 10/03/2023 20:43

Another fridge magnet fan here!

Perhaps you could have a general de-clutter and it might then become cathartic to include this fridge magnet as part of it.

Personally, I admit I would probably keep it - it's not taking up room if it's stuck on the fridge.

Polarbearyfairy · 10/03/2023 20:40

I'd keep it, broken or not. We always bring a fridge magnet him as a souvenir and our collection is a set of wonderful memories. I have a selection of fridge magnet casualties that need repair!

In what other ways do your hoarding tendencies display themselves? I think most of us have a "just in case" collection of some sort (usually in "the drawer" in the kitchen!!) but does the idea of weeding it and throwing stuff away fill you with dread?

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