Don't worry about it. Do it in your own time. If having it around brings you comfort, than so be it. I took my wedding rings off my finger a couple of weeks ago, and put it back on recently because it was familiar and comfortable. There's no set timeframe. You'll know when it's the right time.

That's another thing mom. Can't take my ring off. You keep yours on as long as you need!!

My husband passed October 2016 and I still have all his clothes and the bed side table is just the way he left it. I also cannot move it. I still and always will wear my wedding rings. There is no set timenthat you should move anything. It is when you feel you are ready, or if you will ever be ready. If your wife's things stay there they stay there. It is what makes you comfortable. I sleep with my husbands shirt every night and his pillow and pillowcase is still and right now will remain there. You do what is right for you . God bless you and hugs to you.

Same as you eds stuff is still as it was when she was here I'm not going to,do anything with it for a long time can't wouldn't be right In my eyes anyway, like ed never existed can't do that why ed whent In the first place we should have gone together would have been easier that way but then the girls and grandchildren would be In bits at least there still have grandad but I'm so lonely even with them when will it get easier this is our path get me of it

Take all of the time that you need. I will tell you something that I did with my husbands clothes. I didn't it almost immediately. We had memory quilts made with his shirts. I had one made for all five of our kids and his mom and dad and myself. We find so much comfort with them. That could be something that you could do that would be a win win. You could get through her clothes and you could have a blanket to wrap up in. I hope this may help.

I got rid of some clothing early on and then regretted giving away his jeans and some other items because I then started making blankets out of his clothing and would have love to add the jeans...His rather than buy one good pair of sunglasses, he used to buy multiple pairs of cheap aviator type ones and they were spread out in the entryway, the covered porch, the garage etc..They still are .
It's been 4 years and yes I have gotten rid of some items by revisiting those items at times until I could bring myself to do it but also by making it a must because of wanting to do a project. For example I put his toiletries , shampoo, soap , deodorant etc in a bag so that I could freshen-up the bathroom and repaint. When the job was done I did not return those items and eventually put them in the garbage (The new items went to a shelter) because I had manage to tell myself that these items were not him.
I also kept telling myself that I did not want to create a shrine while not wanting to just erase him.
By making the blankets I will always have part of him with us.

It's a step by step journey to chose to let go of things , the biggest one this year is the house we bought 10 years ago. It's another crossroad to pass on this journey and I know that once through on the chosen path I will be fine, getting there not so easy.

His wedding band, was melted with my set two years ago and made into a pendant I wear all the time...

Same here buddy my wife passed away in Dec 2017. i've cleaned out very little. every time i start i just have to stop. I want to do it for the room and to have something to do but i just cant right now.

Take your time. I know I am.

As in all of this, you will when you are ready. Until then, give no thought as to what you "should" do and when. This is your grief, my friend. Someone here once wrote, "This isn't about winning the race. This is about survival". ~~~ Scottie

I also had a hard time donating Toms things, so I kept my favorite clothes that he wore and donated the rest. They are still in the closet and will stay there, my small part of him.

My wife passed away on the 13th this month. I told my adult daughter I felt gilty cleaning out her closets because she loved her clothes. It is painful for me to make those decisions even though logically it what I need to do to start healing. Somethings are going to family and certain things I will keep, pictures and sentimental keepsakes. We all have to deal with it differently basically she's in my heart always whether the house changes in appearance. It was better for me to let somethings go clothes, makeup,curling iron, and more to start to face her not being here but never forgetting how special she was. Good luck Dwieght

Dwieght. You do what you need to do. Whatever makes you feel just a little better. This is a long bumpy road we are all on. My heart goes out to you! If I could caution you on one thing. You are only on said road for 1 week. Don't give or throw out anything you cant get back later. Take a breath. This road goes on and on and on for the rest of your life. But only you know what's best for you. Just my 2 cents. Big bear hug out to you my friend!!

Thank you all for your replies they all helped alot!! I'll get to it when I get to it. Good thoughts and hugs out to all of you!

My husband has been gone for 13 months and I still have all of his clothes in his closet and dresser drawers. It gives me comfort and I have no desire at this time to get rid of anything. Maybe I will in the future or maybe I'll just hang on to everything forever.

My wife passed away August 3rd, 2016 and I am in the same frame of mind that I can not bear to part with any of my wife's things.

Since losing my husband in 2014, I've found that the most difficult items are the most personal ones. I gave away shirts that still had tags on--things I bought him that he never wore--and I hang on to his old, stained favorites. The ones with coffee stains and memories, the ones that still smell like him, even after all this time.
I'm a griever and a counselor, and I can tell you personally and professionally, there is no time line on any of this. You have to move through this grief at your own pace. People talk of stages, but it's not a linear path. It's a tornado that knocks you around, and you never know where you'll be from day to day. You may be in a quiet and peaceful place one day, and in a turbulent storm the next.
I ache for my husband, and that's why I joined this little, anonymous group. I need to connect with other people who are missing someone. I need a community that understands this crazy journey.
If you feel a need to move some things, maybe start with the things which seem a bit easier--things that are less personal, or that she didn't have her hands on each day. My Danny built me an armoire, so I decided I would keep whatever clothing fit in there--believe me I have it packed!!