The Ring? What does it mean to you?

Question

Should my hubby wear his ring everywhere when out and about, or just when out in important/formal public places?
I wear my ring everywhere, however, hubby just whenever..??? Is that ok/normal?

Answer 1

I think a man should wear his ring all of the time, unless he has a job where he could get hurt (working around machinery or whatever) or the ring could get banged up. If his ring is too fancy with diamonds or whatever and he doesn't want to wear it everyday, you could buy him just a plain band.

Answer 2

I wear my ring all the time I enjoy wearing it. My husband however takes his off to go to work since he does have one of those jobs where he could lose a finger or such. Also, he did wear it to work a couple time, forgetting to take it off and it got a bit scratched. He usually wears it the rest of the time though and sometimes when he forgets... big deal. And even if he never wanted to wear it I would be ok with it. Marriage isn't about the ring. I gave him a lot more than just a ring when i said I do. Now if there is reason to suspect a husband isn't wearing it because there is something awry going on... well.. I am sure there are other signs other than not wearing the ring!

Answer 3

Well, I don't have a wedding ring, but I have an engagement ring and so did my fiance. He wore his all the time and I took my ring off and on. It just bothered me because the stone was large and would bang on stuff and I hated sleeping in it.

I would take mine off as soon as I came home and of course some mornings I'd forget to put it on. It was nothing against him, I just don't like jewelry.

I don't agree with these symbolic things. Like "oh, if he doesn't wear the ring, he doesn't love you". What kind of stupid thing is that to say? I am totally loyal and totally committed if I'm in a relationship. I don't need a ring to remind me of that-it's in my head ALWAYS.

Answer 4

If your hubby has a cushy office job he probably should wear it every day. However, if he is a mechanic or works with his hands, he would be safer not wearing it while he works. My small business is a tractor repair business, and we have seen and heard of many accidents where rings cause loss of fingers, etc. Very strict guideline are implemented here to cut out accidents.

Answer 5

A wedding ring is a symbol. But if that symbol holds no significance to the individual, the symbol is pointless. For you, your ring's significance you hold in high esteem which is why you wear it everywhere. But the ring may not hold the same importance for your husband. It's all a matter of choice. If he chooses not to wear his ring, it doesn't necessarily mean he places little importance on the marriage itself.

Answer 6

If you are referring to your husband's wedding ring, it is normal to wear it all the time. The only exceptions I consider reasonable would be for activity that could damage the ring or which might be dangerous when wearing a ring such as some factory or machine work. One's wedding ring is an outward symbol of your commitment to one another. I would not be well-pleased if my husband went about without his wedding ring on his finger.

Answer 7

My husband hasn't worn a ring in 20 years -- he just hates wearing ANY kind of jewelry. He tried to wear it for four or five years, but he kept having to take it off for triathlons (he was afraid it would come off during the swim), etc. Finally, it ended up in a box in his dresser. That's fine with me -- I don't need him to wear a ring in order to feel married, and I have absolutely no reason to think that he's cruising around pretending to be unmarried. As long as you both are ok with it, it doesn't really matter WHAT anyone else thinks!

Edit: I'm amazed at the number of women who think that a ring on a man's hand is essential to married happiness . . . wow.

Answer 8

I agree with the first poster. A wedding ring is meant to be worn at all times, not just special occasions!! That's crazy. Unless he has a job where it is dangerous for him to wear it (could lose a finger, etc.) he should be wearing it 24/7. Actually, my husband does take his off at the gym, but i'm okay with that as long as he doesn't lose it! :)

Answer 9

Allot depend on the circumstances, a ring could be a dangerous thing to have on your finger, it could get caught on things, and if you are around electrical stuff, it can electrocute you, or heat up and burn you quite severely. I think that allot of men know this, and maybe not wear it to work, so they don't think about putting it on very often, and so it is not as big of deal to them, as to a woman. On the other hand, if he doesn't wear it to be able to act like he is single, then you have a problem.

Answer 10

It's a ring. Perhaps it bothers him. My husband never takes his off, but when I first got mine, I took it off for everything, bathtime, bedtime, cleaning, etc, and would frequently forget to put it back on. It doesn't mean I love him any less, merely I was afraid of losing it or damaging it, and as it is special to me, I want to take good care of it. I've since calmed down and now wear it always, though my engagement ring is in the jewelry box, as it bothers me and catchs on stuff, but I do take it out for special occassions, or when I remember to.