National Ex-Spouse Day
National Ex-Spouse Day is a toast to the people who choose each other on the ordinary days, not just the marquee ones.
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Ex-Spouse Day.
- Plan one small, low-stakes date — nothing elaborate.
- Write down three things you appreciate about them.
- Cook a meal together, even a quick one.
- Leave the TV off for one evening.
- Schedule the thing you keep saying you'll schedule.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Model what a healthy partnership looks like. Let the kids see it.
For kids
Talk about healthy relationships in age-appropriate ways.
For couples
Plan a real date — not a to-do list with candles.
At the office
Leave a little earlier if you can and make the evening count.
At school
Feature healthy-relationship content in age-appropriate classes.
In your community
Support organizations that help couples weather hard stretches.
On your own
Send one message to a couple you admire and thank them.