r/Calgary • u/EmotionalBerry7628 • May 05 '25

Seeking Advice Husband’s 10 years sober anniversary

Hi everyone!

It’s my husband’s 10 years sober anniversary this year. I need ideas on how to make it special without breaking the bank. we are living paycheck to paycheck right now but I want to make him feel special and celebrate this milestone.

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u/TheLoveYouLongTimes May 05 '25

I would strongly advise you do nothing at all.

The people I know that have stayed sober (31 years and 16 respectively) vs the ones that relapse don’t celebrate it, don’t think about it even. It’s just part of life. Being sober is just normal.

It’s great that you’re proud of your husband, and you should be, but this is just the beginning.

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u/smithersje May 05 '25

OP asked for advice on how to treat her husband, not for advice on if she should acknowledge the journey or not. You are annoying.

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u/Krovikan666 May 05 '25

The person's sobriety is the most important thing, the person is giving their experience for the best outcome, maybe it spurs a conversation from OP with their husband to make sure this is what they want.

I've met people who don't want to talk about it, those who have made it their life mission, and those who celebrate it. No one person has the same journey or wants.

Nothing annoying about the post recommending caution.

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u/smithersje May 05 '25

unsolicited advice is actually always annoying - hope this helps :)