dayoldhakarl:

orriculum:

Tbh I wonder what Marie kondo says for items that are gifted to you that you disliked but feel bad about throwing it away bc that is a lot of clutter in my room

Hello, friend! I dug through my book because she actually does say something about this!

“…let’s consider this more carefully. Most of these gifts remain unopened or have been used only once. Admit it. They simply don’t suit your taste. The true purpose of a present is to be received. Presents are not “things” but a means to convey someone’s feelings. When viewed from this perspective, you don’t need to feel guilty for parting with a gift. Just thank it for the joy it gave you when you first received it. Of course, it would be ideal if you could use it with joy. But surely the person who gave it to you doesn’t want you to use it out of a sense of obligation, or to put it away without using it, only to feel guilty every time you see it. When you discard or donate it, you do so for the sake of the giver, too.”

(The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, page 108 - emphasis hers)

Hopefully this answers your question a little bit?