He doesn't wear his original wedding ring since it has diamonds on it. He thinks that he might damage it when he is working at his hospital. So I am thinking of buying him a wedding band (no diamonds, just gold). And since I am not American (I don't know all American traditions), I was wondering if it is ok after 5 years of marriage give him a wedding band as a Christmas present. Does anyone have similar situation? Does anyone have husband - doctor who doesn't wear ring at work?
2007-11-28
09:27:26
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Irene C
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Thanks to all of you. I will probably get white gold ring for him. I hope he will love it. And to all people who suspect something - our marriage is excellent with full understanding and we have two adorable girls. There is nothing to suspect him in. As someone mentioned, my husband told me that he is feared to break his gloves, or because he washes his hands a lot, or sometimes there can be blood on his hands and so on. He also told me that not all doctors at his hospital wear rings. So the question actaully was not about should I suspect him or not, but about giving me if it is ok to buy wedding badn after 5 years of marriage and if the ring won't bother him at work. My wedding ring has sharp edges, so my husband bought another ring for me wo sharp edges as 4th Wedding Anniversary present. After one year of wearing it, I can't even feel it on my finger. That's what I want for my husband.
2007-11-28
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Feel free to do what you wish. You are married. We had to buy my husband a replacement when he lost his a while back. Nothing wrong with having one for work and one for nice nights out.
2007-11-28 09:38:36
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answered by ? 6
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Irene's husband is a Doctor at a hospital for crying out loud! He's not a mechanic, machinist or a/c tech where his ring could get caught on something and cut his finger off! And why a hard medal? I just have a suspicious mind!@# And of course, some men don't wear their wedding bands. He also would wear gloves when with a patient...who knows why he doesn't wear it. Maybe he feel that a diamond ring is too flashy or something...I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. Guess that I should just forget that he is also surrounded by other Dr's of the opposite sex as well as nurses. But, the answer to your question, I think you could give a new wedding ring at anytime; anniversary, valentines, birthday, Christmas...whenever.
2007-11-28 09:47:43
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answered by carolcoleman123 1
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Buy him a basic band make sure it is a comfort fit style since he works with his hands. if he is a surgeon then maybe it is just a hassle for him but when he is not operating there is no reason he cannot be wearing a ring. I think a nice 14k White gold is fashionable now or get one that combines both white and yellow. Sometime's guys that get diamond wedding bands feel it is not a macho ring. If he likes to portray himself as a tough guy get him a simple band.
2007-11-28 09:48:09
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answered by Livinrawguy 7
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I never wore my ring at work. I own my own business. I get my hands dirty and they are in machines all the time. A ring could cause my hand to get caught and might lose a finger.
Get him a simple band with no sharp edges. The gloves they use will slip right over the ring and won't tear. I am sure this is what your husband is worried about. Just because he doesn't wear his ring to work doesn't mean anything is going on.
2007-11-28 09:50:34
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answered by Dave G 3
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The best thing to do is to ask your husband if he can wear a wedding ring at work or not. Possibly he won't be able.
2007-11-28 09:33:47
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answered by curiouscanadian 6
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it's perfectly fine to buy your husband another ring if he can wear one to work (like the other poster said, he may not be able to). i suggest getting tungsten or titanium - they are very durable and light weight, so it shouldn't bother him at work. (don't listen to the other post that said he doesn't wear it for some other reason. i've been married six months and I just got my husband a band, and he wears it sporadically at best).
2007-11-28 09:53:49
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answered by hh 6
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Why does it matter that he is a doctor and why do you want to make a point of that?? My brother in law is a surgeon and he wears his ring to work as do all the other married doctors. If your husband is a doctor what can he possibly be doing that would damage the ring?? Please!!
2007-11-28 09:36:57
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answered by Kels_Bells 4
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Physicians have to wash their hands, something like 50 times a day.
Rings are not indicated.
Find something else to give him
Please do not fear his not wearing a ring.
It matters not if there is aring on his hand if his marriage is not in his head.
2007-11-28 09:39:49
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answered by Flagger 6
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Buy him another ring, a simple one of course. If he continues not to wear the ring then you know something is up.
2007-11-28 09:35:18
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answered by Angela M. R. 2
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It is a nice gesture. You may want to think about a platinum ring, or some metal that is harder than gold, just so it doesnt bend on him though.
2007-11-28 09:34:25
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answered by Qyllix 5
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