National Ex-spouse Day

Very few marriages end amicably. Many who have ended a marriage are encouraged to forgive their former spouse and move beyond any anger or sadness that may remain. National Ex-Spouse Day is held each year on April 14th. And those that aren't aren't free from anxiety or regrets aren't immune from angst or regrets.

Sometimes marriages just don't work out for a variety of reasons. According to recent reports, the divorce rate for first marriages is at 51%. Some people find that after a divorce they get along better than they did during the marriage. Unfortunately, all divorces don't turn out to be helpful, and the process can be difficult and traumatic. Whether it is a friendly or a family split, there must be a way to handle the situation when children are involved.

How to celebrate #nationalexspouseday

You will have to deal with your divorce
If you want to move forward, please forgive your ex so you can continue. It's as much for them as it is for you
Find something positive about your ex-spouse that will help reduce any long-term resentment
Other divorcees visit for a visit to discuss how they coped with their divorces
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalExSpouseDay

History of the national ex-spouse day has influenced national ex-spouse day

Reverend Ronald Coleman of Kansas City, Missouri, founded National Ex-Spouse Day in 1987 as a way to ban the bitterness that is often associated with divorce. To help lighten the day, Rev. Coleman introduced buttons that read, "I'm OK – You're History" in its inaugural year. He hoped that more people would forgive their spouses and refocus on the positive aspects of their own lives.

Ex-spouse FAQ

Q. Is divorce on the rise?

A. Overall, divorce rates are on the decline. However, Baby Boomers, one of the population's oldest groups, is seeing higher divorce rates. According to Pew Research, Called gray divorce, the divorce rate among those 50 and older than doubled since 2015.

Q. Is there a better word than "ex" to describe an ex-spouse?

A. There are several ways to describe an ex-spouse. A few that depict the dissolved relationship in a more positive light are: Here are a few that illustrate the dissolved relationship in a more positive light.

Former spouse
A spouse who is on the receiving end of a divorce is the one who looks forward to a time
Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 3.0 for those who want these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 4.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 4.0 for those who want these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 4.0 for those who want these options) (2.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 3.2 for those who do not)
Was-spouse
wasbund, waswife
Practice spouse