Using a throwaway because I have friends who Reddit. The title is pretty self explanatory but I'll give some more detail. Some months ago my wife and I decided we were going to divorce. I don't think the reasons for it are all that relevant, but if someone convinces me otherwise I'll go into it a bit. I'd just rather not go into more detail than necessary in a public forum. We are still living together for the time being for financial reasons, although we do not share a bed and live as roommates. We are generally very civil and kind to one another. 

Our wedding anniversary is approaching. My question is, how do I deal with that? Should I acknowledge it in some way? Should I pretend it is just any other day? I'm not deluding myself to think there is any way to make it not painful, but I'm not sure what would be more painful, acknowledging the day somehow or ignoring it. Can anyone offer some advice or insight?
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My wife and I are divorcing, and my anniversary is coming up soon. Do I
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Using a throwaway because I have friends who Reddit. The title is pretty self explanatory but I'll give some more detail. Some months ago my wife and I decided we were going to divorce. I don't think the reasons for it are all that relevant, but if someone convinces me otherwise I'll go into it a bit. I'd just rather not go into more detail than necessary in a public forum. We are still living together for the time being for financial reasons, although we do not share a bed and live as roommates. We are generally very civil and kind to one another. 

Our wedding anniversary is approaching. My question is, how do I deal with that? Should I acknowledge it in some way? Should I pretend it is just any other day? I'm not deluding myself to think there is any way to make it not painful, but I'm not sure what would be more painful, acknowledging the day somehow or ignoring it. Can anyone offer some advice or insight?
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How do I acknowledge my soon-to-be-ex-wife's marriage anniversary without feeling like I'm going to cry?
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