Wedding Rings.

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BLINDSIDE_CHIK

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Okay. So I know that during a Wedding ceremony the Man and Woman exchange rings. It is not only an exchange of vows, but these rings are meant to be on your wedding finger all the time right? But this is something I've been wondering. I noticed that in old videos that I was watching of My Dad and Mom, my Dad had his wedding ring on, and my parents had been married then for almost 10 years. When I was growing up, I don't ever remember seeing a wedding ring on my Dad's finger. My mom on other hand, always wore hers. They didn't seem to be having any marriage issues then, but I always wondered why he didn't. They are now separated, meaning they live in two different houses, but they are not divorced. My mom took her ring off for only a few weeks that I remember but she put it back on and still wears it even now.

I've seen other "Christian" couples and one's who aren't that don't wear their rings and they are still married. I've noticed that mostly men that have been in their marriage for over a few years are the one's who don't wear their wedding rings anymore.

Do you think this is because a lack of intimacy in their marriage?
Or maybe because the men/women get tired of wearing the rings?

I'm almost sure the reason in most cases isn't because of the wedding ring getting too small/big for most couples. I would think two people that really love each other wouldn't want to ever take their wedding rings off, especially christian couples. Because the wedding rings should mean more to them than a commitment.

It's just an observation i've been viewing for a while, and would just like to know anyone's perspective on it. Especially those of you who are married. :)
 
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djness

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My brother took his ring off once for some reason and my sister in law slapped him......I guess she didn't enjoy seeing no ring.
 
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BLINDSIDE_CHIK

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O wow lol....
 
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christiancollegegirl

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My dad didn't wear his ring for forever cus he worked as a welder and didn't want to get hurt with the sparks and the machines and stuff. He kept it on his key ring till he lost it at my cousins Quincenera.
 
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BLINDSIDE_CHIK

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Yeah...see cases like that, I'd understand. :)
 
shellybell7

shellybell7

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For me I hate wearing Jewelry!! Hate it! I'm not married but i plan on telling my future husband hey don't be upset but i'm probably not going to wear the wedding ring very much ... lol
 
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violakat

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BLINDSIDE_CHIK said:
Okay. So I know that during a Wedding ceremony the Man and Woman exchange rings. It is not only an exchange of vows, but these rings are meant to be on your wedding finger all the time right? But this is something I've been wondering. I noticed that in old videos that I was watching of My Dad and Mom, my Dad had his wedding ring on, and my parents had been married then for almost 10 years. When I was growing up, I don't ever remember seeing a wedding ring on my Dad's finger. My mom on other hand, always wore hers. They didn't seem to be having any marriage issues then, but I always wondered why he didn't. They are now separated, meaning they live in two different houses, but they are not divorced. My mom took her ring off for only a few weeks that I remember but she put it back on and still wears it even now.

I've seen other "Christian" couples and one's who aren't that don't wear their rings and they are still married. I've noticed that mostly men that have been in their marriage for over a few years are the one's who don't wear their wedding rings anymore.

Do you think this is because a lack of intimacy in their marriage?
Or maybe because the men/women get tired of wearing the rings?

I'm almost sure the reason in most cases isn't because of the wedding ring getting too small/big for most couples. I would think two people that really love each other wouldn't want to ever take their wedding rings off, especially christian couples. Because the wedding rings should mean more to them than a commitment.

It's just an observation i've been viewing for a while, and would just like to know anyone's perspective on it. Especially those of you who are married. :)
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Not every culture have men wear rings. So, it's possible that some of the men you see who don't wear rings are from another culture.
 
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BLINDSIDE_CHIK

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No, it's just the one's I am use to seeing. I am not use to seeing too many people from different cultures. If I do, I would know that if they didn't have a wedding ring on it wouldn't be surprising cause they have different cultures and traditions anyway.
 
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jimmydiggs

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I don't know about specific situations, but sometimes careers can make it easier to just never wear it. My father rarely wears his, and from my memory, I don't remember him wearing it much. When we lived on a farm, extra things on your fingers generally gets in the way, and at times can even be hazardous if you are working on machinery. Now, my dad works at the VA hospital in Kansas City. It gets in the way of keeping sterile hands, and putting on gloves...
 
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lordsservant121

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My dad was old fashioned and only wore it for special occasions. I asked my mom about it once and she said it made her feel more special because when they went out he wanted the world to know they were in love. I remember thinking that was a simplistic view of the ring but whatever. They are now separated also and she stopped wearing her ring 1 month ago. They have been separated for 2 years. I have been divorced since Oct. of 2008 and I still wear my ring. i remember that my Ex stopped wearing hers before she filed for divorce. I now know that she was having an affair but my vows were with GOD and her and I will remain faithful. I suppose it comes down to a conviction of your beliefs and faith in love.
 
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FrankensteinGirls

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My parents don't have wedding rings, something about the place they bought them from unexpextedly closing or something, they never bought new ones and I'm pretty sure they dont like wearing rings anyway.
 
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USNCorpsman76

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It's sorta become a tradition in my family for the men not to wear rings cause we work with our hands so much.
 
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kayem77

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Both of my parents wear them...wasn't the ring an asian tradition?
 
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howdy

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I'm not a big fan of jewelry, I feel like a Christmas tree when I wear it. I was thinking about getting my ring tattooed on me when I get married...
 
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gypsytraveler

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My father doesn't wear his ring 1. because of the type of work he does and 2 because when I was a little girl me and my twin decided to play with my parents jewelry and well we lost his wedding ring. My parents have been married for 40 years and it doesn't matter that he doesn't wear his ring. Now my mom wears hers all the time.
 
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BLINDSIDE_CHIK

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Well I wasn't saying it was wrong. I. Was just saying that I was wondering why ive seen it thhat way. There's clearly various reasons why.
 
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FrankensteinGirls

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howdy, wedding ring tattoos are pretty cool but if you plan on having a full circle on your finger you will need to get it touched up a lot, tattoos on the palm side don't stay well.
 
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simonsays

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he wants to seem like he is avaible so as for other women he does not appear married , he can cheat easier and not worry about what others think cuz he is not appearing to be married , no ring no commitment!!
 
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ASK

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simonsays said:
he wants to seem like he is avaible so as for other women he does not appear married , he can cheat easier and not worry about what others think cuz he is not appearing to be married , no ring no commitment!!
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I don't think that's true at all, at least in most cases, my dad told me he thought that women actually 'came on' to him more when he was wearing his ring.

I believe it is a bit of a cultural thing that men (at least in the US) don't wear theirs as frequently.
 
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Rissa77

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My dad works with machinery so he doesn't wear his rings most of the time. But he'll wear it when he and my mom go somewhere. Mom wears hers all the time.

I'd understand if my husband can't wear his because of his job. I don't want him losing his finger. But I would expect him to wear it at other times.
 
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