Is it appropriate for a woman who is not married to wear a false wedding ring on her ring finger?

Question

Or is this embarrassing? When I was younger I used to enjoy doing this and I did this to keep the men away who I did not want to talk to, It had a draw back, people called me Mrs and asked about my partner and my husband and kept looking at it. I felt embarrassed. My question is is this acceptable for an unattached woman to do this or is this embarrassing?

Answer 1

I would not think so..does not sound rude or inappropraite to me..

Answer 2

You did this to keep men away who you did not want to talk to?  That is sad, can you not open your mouth and say "I am not interested".  Remove the ring you most likely look nuts to most people who know you!

Answer 3

It all depends on how the woman feels. If she is embarrassed by it, I doubt she would be wearing it. If questions make you uneasy, just don't answer.

As for acceptable, why wouldn't it be? I have been approached more than once by a guy who said it didn't matter that I had on a ring. On the other hand, I have also been questioned how come a woman like me wasn't married (when I wasn't wearing my ring).

I am married but I don't always wear my ring. Sometimes I forget to put it on and sometimes my fingers are too swollen to wear it. There isn't a rule that says you have to wear a ring if you are married, nor do you have to avoid wearing a ring on that finger if you are single.

Do what you feel most comfortable. If anyone has a problem, it i their problem, not yours.

Answer 4

It's sinful and against the teachin of God to live in sinful lying ways and such. You may need some churching up.

Answer 5

I always wear it because I don't want guys at college asking me out :D

Answer 6

It's acceptable for the person wearing the ring.  It does exactly as intended, it deters the approach of men.  As far as it being embarrassing, that seems to be a personal problem.

Answer 7

Women do it all the time.  It does keep gentlemen at a distance.  But, if it isn't a diamond wedding band, smart guys will know.  There are no strict rules about girls wearing jewelry.  It is much like Hawaiian girls who wear flowers in there hair on one side or the other to profer their relationship status.

Answer 8

It seems perfectly fine but if you happen to run into a guy you like then what will happen if he sees your ring?

Answer 9

It seems to be a widely used practice.  I personally know a few gals that are not interested and don't want to lose focus of their goals. They use a wedding band to ward off distraction.  It doesn't always work because some guys are into married women. lol

Answer 10

I think this is a great idea and I do it myself.  I'm in a relationship, but not married, and I'm not looking to get married.  It keeps away unwanted attention.

Answer 11

There is no law that says the ring worn on that finger is only worn when married. So heres what I think you can do to make it not so embarrassing. If someone mentions it, and you think they are a potential date...tell them it was your mothers ring from when she married your dad, and it's the only finger it fits on, and has tremendous sentimental value. If it's someone you want to deter, tell them it's a symobol of your partnership with your mate. LoL, they might just get the hint! And who cares, it's your hand, your ring.  

Answer 12

For certain outings, it seems like a perfect solution to get rid of unwanted male attention.  I just hope it doesn't deter your chances of actually finding a man!  It only becomes embarrassing when you have to admit that you don't actually have a husband.

Answer 13

There are times when it is necessary.  We live in a world that is very status concious and in which being a single adult makes them suspicious that there is something wrong with you.  When buying big ticket items (over $100) I used to wear my grandmother's wedding ring on my ring finger so that salespeople would think I was married.  Why? They took me more seriously and did not attempt to brush me off assuming I didn't have the means to buy the item.  In fact, in a busy retain establishment I went in once without the ring, the second time with it.  The difference in how the SAME salespeople treated me was night and day in terms of respect.  They and their sales manager were chagrined when I told them I'd actually dealt with them twice today and was brushed off when assumed to be single.

Answer 14

Do what YOU want to do. It's your life.