Wedding rings question?

Question

my parents love each other but they don't wear wedding rings O_O! what do you think of this?

Answer 1

My parents both lost their wedding rings a long time ago.  My mom bought another ring to wear on that finger as a replacement, but only because she came across a ring she really liked and wanted to buy anyway.  My dad never replaced his..  The rings are really just a symbol.  Not everybody cares so much about the symbolism of things.  I don't think it necessarily means anything if a married couple doesn't wear wedding rings.

Answer 2

I think it all depends my parents don't have rings b/c they couldn't afford them at the time plus my dad works with his hands a lot so he said he would probably end up getting it caught on something. I don't think rings are a requirement but personally I think you should have them as an outward symbol of your marriage. Plus thats the first thing women look at on a good looking guy to see if he is single.  

Answer 3

I think that if it's their choice not to wear them, it's fine.  A ring is only a visible symbol of love and commitment. If a ring is lacking, that doesn't mean those things don't exist. Personally, my husband and I prefer to wear our rings, but I know a few couples who don't. It doesn't mean that people are on the prowl. And, honestly, a ring won't stop opportunistic hounds from hitting on married people anyway. It's up to them to draw lines and boundaries with that sort of thing.

Answer 4

wedding rings are great but not everyone feels the need to wear them.  i used to fuss at my hubby for not wearing his all the time but like he tells me " i dont need a ring to remind me that im married."  after i thought about it i realized that hes right, i know im married and the people that know me know im married.  taking ur ring off doesnt take away the marriage and it doesnt hold ur zipper up if u think about doing something stupid. so i guess its just a matter of choice.

Answer 5

Are you sure they still love each other? My Dad has stopped wearing his wedding ring and I found out recently that they are basically on the verge of a divorce!! :S :( You could talk to them about it. Maybe it is just not appropriate for their jobs?

Answer 6

That is really up to them. Unless they have an open marriage and don't want people to know they are married.

Answer 7

a ring doesn't really define marriage but it helps the society to see that you are married. I think its fine to wear or not to wear wedding bands.

Answer 8

That's typical in many cultures. My parents have been married for 32 years and neither wear their ring any more. They said the ring is a nice gesture... but it doesn't guarantee the marriage will last.  

Answer 9

Maybe, as they got older, their wedding rings got too small, or didn't fit right anymore, and they quit wearing them.  And maybe, they haven't been able to get new ones because they're busy raising kids.  Just speculation on my part, but that's what happened to my husband and I.  

Answer 10

I don't know everyone has their own reasons. I know my mom did a lot of gardening and house work so she would just for get to put it on.

If it continues to bother you, just ask them why they choose not to wear thier rings.  

Answer 11

Rings are only symbols, there's no way you can measure how much two people love one another just by the use of wedding rings/bands.

My parents have been married almost 30 years; my mom wears an anniversary ring, my dad only wears his wedding ring to church and special occasions and their marriage is just fine.

I think in today's society, a lot of people tend to place too much value on materialistic things.

Answer 12

strange!

if they loved each other they should wear their promise ring all the time.