Traditional ring finger?

Question

I heard that the reason why a wedding ring is worn on your left hand ring finger is because that is the only finger that has a blood vein going directly to your heart.

My fiance will have his engineering ring, which is supposed to be worn on the pinky finger of the dominant hand. His dominant hand is his left hand. We went to have our fingers sized yesterday, and he sized his right hand ring finger. I was like "you are NOT wearing your wedding ring on your right hand". He seems to think it doesnt matter what hand it goes on, and we had a little bit of an argument. He doesnt want to wear two rings on the same hand, and says he likes his engineering ring where it is. I know if I tell him its important to me he will wear his wedding ring on the traditional hand, but I dont know if Im over reacting or what. Would you guys insist he wear it properly, or would the ring on his finger (regardless of which one) be enough?

Answer 1

You are not overreacting at all.  I would have been upset too.  The only finger that you wear your wedding band on is the ring finger on your left hand.  That is the tradition and if he wore it on his right hand no one would even realize that it was his wedding band.  A wedding band is the most important piece of jewelry that he will ever wear.  It is a lot more important than an engineering ring.  Tell him to respect your wishes and to wear the engineering ring on his right hand.

Answer 2

Ask him what matters more and which is more symbolic. His wedding ring or his engineering ring. If the wedding ring is more important , which it should be, he should reconsider wearing it on the correct finger. He shouldn't have a problem switching his engineering ring to his right hand. I wouldn't want to wear to rings on the same hand either, but I would take the more symbolic one and wear it properly. Congratulations on the wedding. I just celebrated a 1 year anniversary.

Answer 3

i think u are right. the wedding ring is a peice of jewelry full of symbolism- its not just a ring. it signifies the most important step in a person's life, next to having children. its way more important than a job, well is suppose to be. there is no reason why he cant wear his engineering ring on his other hand- no one is gonna be paying attention to which hand is his dominant hand and most people wont even realize what that d**n ring means- however EVERYONE knows a wedding band when they see it because it is on the ring finger. it would just be another ring on any other finger. and thats where single women always check for rings. if they dont see it they may assume he he is single and that could cause trouble. he needs to seriously consider what is most important to him- your happiness or a stupid pinky ring.

Answer 4

The importance of wear he wears the engineering ring is not as important as where he wears the wedding ring. I dont see the problem of changing the hand of his eng ring.  If he argues that, he needs to get his priorities straight.  

Answer 5

I think it's the right had that Homosexuals have adopted to wear their pseudo wedding rings and vows before the Lord. You might want to call whatever Homosexual groups that may be around to assist you in your choice. Personally, I think that a college ring on the pinkie might reflect and alternative lifestyle, I wouldn't do it. I would first and foremost honor my bride to be, by ditching the college ring. Good luck in love.

Answer 6

omgosh come on your bout to get married jjust tell em to wear that ring on his left finger and stop trippin and just change his class ring or get over it all! lol i mean come on its a ring nd u have ot make it known that the ring will and ALWAYS WILL REMAIN ON HIS LEFT hand , and his class ring could change or whatever but the wedding ring will NOT CHANGE ! EVER! LOL :) stand ya ground future wifey.. CONGRATS!  *heaarts

Answer 7

I hate jewelry. Seriously hate it. Never have worn it in my life, but without a doubt I will be wearing it on my left hand when i get married next year. It's meant to be on the left hand, and I think he should respect the vows you are taking and put it on that finger, and keep it there.

Answer 8

I agree with you , he should wear his ring on the left hand

it matters

tell him how much it means to you, talk to his mom or sister for back up

good luck

Answer 9

I would want my husband to switch the engineering ring to his right hand. Who wears their wedding band on their right hand?!!?