Do you believe getting a wedding ring is important?

Question

I mean it comes from a pageant catholic tradition. What matters is that that man/woman you'll marry gives you his/her full heart right?
Because a 24k ain't gunna stop ir prevent a divorce right? Also, (since we are not having rings), what is a way we can publicly show ppl we ARE married. Like the way you look at each other, talk etc...
What's YOUR opinion/idea in this touchy/ controversal subject? Thanks to all.

Ok the truth is I WANT to wear a wedding ring, even a plain simple/cheap one, but he thinks b/c of religeos reasons we should not. I am the same religeos, but not so extreme and give to the exception of wedding bands/rings

Stricly no jewelry, what should I do, or say///

Answer 1

Well, did he get you an engagement ring? If so, then a wedding ring is needed to show that you are now married, as opposed to just being married.

If you did not get an engagement ring, having no ring on your finger will make it appear as if you are single. If you want one, have him get you one. If he won't, just go buy one for yourself. No harm done.

Answer 2

Well, first of all, no one would use 24K gold for a ring, it's much too soft and wouldn't hold up. Personally, I love my wedding ring, and can't imagine being married without it. It's a symbol of what my husband and I have promised to each other. And I'll disagree with you on a ring not preventing divorce. While a ring will not solve problems in a marriage, sometimes just the mere presence of a ring can remind one of the promises they made when they were married.

If you don't want to wear rings, that's your business, and I'm the last person to judge another. But know that society usually recognizes a ring worn on the ring finger of the left hand as being a wedding ring. It doesn't have to be an expensive one, I've seen some silver bands for around $20.

Answer 3

I am not a believer in spending a vast amount on a ring, it's a waste of money unless you are really rich. The ring is an outward symbol of marriage so that people can see at a glance if you are single or not. It is not totally essential, but it is a really nice tradition, I don't know of any religions that don't approve of jewellery/wedding bands, are you sure it's not because he doesn't want people to know he is married!!

Answer 4

There are a few religions that feel a wedding ring is "jewelry". My mother was married for almost 40 years before I managed to get Dad to get her one. And she wore it proudly. But times had changed from when they first wed.

A wedding ring does not make a marriage. It is the love & commitment between a man & a woman. Their behavior & conversation should be that of a married person; not encouraging another's interest.

Still, a wedding ring is univerally recognized as a symbol of fidelity and [in most cases] respected. When someone sees the ring, they know that person is "off limits'. Personally, I think it is a VERY good idea.

Answer 5

A wedding ring is an representation and symbol of your wedding pledge and joining. That, to me, is a wonderful thing. You see it on your hand throughout the day and smile, thinking of the love you share.
It's the people that spend a ton of money on the ring with glittery diamonds and such that I can't figure out! I don't understand what a rock has to do with love...I think it's just showing off, which makes no sense to me.
Since you are choosing not to wear rings, then I wouldn't worry about it, if you truely love one another it will be apparent to others as well.

Answer 6

yes a ring is somewhat important, because it does show that you are married out in public. Like if you go to a bar/restaurant with your friends and you don't want to be hit on, i would think that men would look for a ring before attempting an approach. It doesn't have to be anything expensive. you can just pick up bands at walmart for like 50 dollars each. Its just nice to have something to represent your marriage, besides a certificate that stays at home and doesn't go with you. And i dont believe there is a way to show publicly you are married if you dont get rings. People that aren't married talk to each other the same way married couples do, i think most emotions are the same if you are married or just dating or anything like that

Answer 7

I love my husband and he loves me. We have been married 3 years and have a beautiful daughter and I have not worn my ring for over 2 years and even if I am not wearing it it does not change how I feel or make me any less married. Do what you want and what you feel. What you feel will show people that you "belong" to each other and that your committed..If someone tries to hit on you you will have the answer and walk away because the ring does not matter. The love does.

Answer 8

It sounds like someone is being cheap. ..
The ring is something that most cultures recognized as a symbol of marriage. People wear it so that other people know that they are married. You two could go to walmart and get $20 rings if you don't want to spend money, but I think it is a traditional way to let other know: hands off!

Answer 9

I didn't know this was touchy or controversial....

If you don't want rings, that's fine. Rings are just a token and symbol of love/dedication/affection. My husband and I wear matching toe rings, other people get tattoos, still others have no physical symbols of marriage yet you feel that they are taken/spoken for.

We do have plain gold bands to wear on our ring fingers, strictly because it is tradition. Sometime he wears it, sometimes not. (likewise for myself) But the toe rings are NEVER removed.

Answer 10

I don't think it is important at all. My mother lost her wedding ring and has been without one ever since, this happened many years ago. Furthermore I think wedding rings were more like a sign of "ownership" sort of like being bought and bartered. I don't think it is really necessary to show people that you're married, after all what business is it of theirs? But if you really must then you could do what same sex couples do, get a wedding band as opposed to a ring.