[header] How to clear emotional clutter from a relationship [title] Tune in to your feelings about the other person. [step] Ask yourself what's really bothering you about the relationship. Acknowledge your emotions, even if they're uncomfortable or difficult to face. 
[substeps] Avoid repressing your negative feelings or hoping they'll go away on their own. Like physical clutter, emotional baggage doesn't go away unless you take action to get rid of it.