this from my sister, the doctor; Here's something you can post from me. Recently a patient was telling me of his problems in relationships and how his most recent girlfriend told him he had a lot of emotional baggage. He said he didn't realize that. i told him the following: we all take baggage with us through life. The question is whether you have a carry-on or a checked bag. The more baggage you take, the more you pay, so pack light.