Why do you wear a wedding band?

AZTrailRunner

Inspired by a concurrent thread about "Wearing wrist bands to indicate you are single", I'd like to know why YOU wear a wedding band (assuming you are married, of course)?

If you lived on a remote ranch where you didn't interact with other people very often, would you still wear one?

If you don't wear a wedding band, that's cool. I'm mostly curious to hear from those that do wear them.

KimmieBrie

Sentimental value - the meaning of them, and they're pretty

I would wear mine if on a deserted island.

juliapurpletoes

i guess because of the connection that it represents for me.....the sentiment of how i chose him and how he chose me....

no one else really notices, but I just hold it inside my heart..

and lets face it...one of us will go first...so this ring will always remain.....

such a thoughtful question, glad you asked.

Enforcer25

Yes I would still wear it if I worked in a remote area. I like to wear it because of what it symbolizes, I'm proud to be married and not trying to hide that fact:)

BobbyClerici

It's a sign of stability, strength and fidelity.
To me projects "off limits" and takes the monkey off my back when it comes to having to reject potential affection.

dlyeates

An outward expression of my inner, public and legal commitment that I made to my husband. I am proud to be married and want to world to know of the commitment and covenant that my husband and I have with each other.

TheFitHooker

I'm married and I don't lol. Not because I don't want one, just cus I never had one :P... I don't need jewelry to indicate I'm married I have a piece of paper that says so...

Newf77

Sounds cornballish but I wear a wedding ring because it is a symbol of the eternal love I share with my spouse. She placed it on my finger on our wedding day and I feel naked without it.

kyrstensmom

My wedding ring means a lot to me. It is a symbol of his commitment to me and mine to him. Plus...it has 21 diamonds on it and I love it.

ratellcm

Bliiing.

bry_all01

I never take mine off, regardless of anything going on or if there are people around me or not. It's for me, no one else. I slide it around for comfort or something to do, lol. All that said its sentimental and the only jewelry I always wear.

cjwolfjen

To remind me that he loves me every day. Just as much as the day he put the band on my hand. It's a piece of him, I can carry with me always.

AZTrailRunner

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).

rileysowner

I would wear mine as a symbol of our love and marriage. Problem is it is soooo big now that it goes flying off my hand. It is inherited from my grand-parents who were married more than 65 years, so I don't really want to lose it. I have to get it resized sometime but don't have the money right now.

supertracylynn

It's designed to show your commitment to your chosen one, and remind you of the vows you took.

Personally, I only have a (unique) engagement ring since I can't tolerate an actual wedding band to go along with my engagement ring.

Also, due to a skin condition that flares up when I wash my hands too often (or wash dishes by hand, which I do a lot), I don't wear it all the time. However, I have a band tattoo'd, but it doesn't go all the way around. I am thinking of hitting up my artist to get that done even though it probably won't turn out awesome.

TheFitHooker

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).

I've not had one the full 8yrs we've been married and I'm ok with it, I'd love one, but I'm ok with it.

Nikstergirl

I love mine because it's sparkly.

Seriously, I always wear it unless I'm working out or sleeping... it gets stuck in my hair when I sleep and I worry I'll bang it up when I workout.

lotuslion

I wouldn't feel less bonded if I didn't wear it, but it's a symbol of that bond, of the love we share, of what we mean to each other. I have a tattoo symbolizing my parents for the same reason.

Jennloella

I wear mine because it's big and gorgeous It means a lot to me that my husband got something so beautiful just for me, he had it made! I rarely ever take it off.

thelovelyLIZ

I'm not married, but I would likely wear one when I do marry. I like sparkly jewelry, what can I say? It honestly comes down to that. I want a pretty ring on my finger. I don't feel like it would strengthen my vows or commitment, or anything. I think if you need a ring to make you feel more committed, you might need to reexamine your relationship.

JamieSK

Would wear the ring no matter what; it's a reminder of the gift of myself to my husband and him to me in the covenant we made before God...marriage is the best thing that's ever happened to me; why would I want to hide it?

PBmaria

I wear mine because I am proud to be married to my wonderful husband and I want the world to know it. It symbolizes the life-long commitment I have made and it reminds me of the fact that someone loves me so much that they are willing to spend the rest of their life with me

To answer your other question, no, I probably wouldn't if nobody ever saw me. In fact, I normally take my engagement ring and wedding band as soon as I get home! But I never ever go outside without it. Ok, I'm lying. I forgot it twice when I first got married and it was HORRIBLE lol

Qarol

Bliiing.

shiny sparkling bling!

juliapurpletoes

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).

would I feel less bonded - no, of course not....but what a thrill it is to have a ring- a gift that symbolizes so much iin our culture...

as a man, don't you want to be able to provide this for a woman?

Jennloella

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).

I think since I told him from the get go I wanted something that could be mistaken for a paper weight, had he proposed without a ring, I really don't know what I would have said.....probably something like, "are you kidding" or "you're going to stop listening to me already" At least he knows I'm a materialistic snob and he loves me anyway

bry_all01

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).

Honestly. I picked out and bought both of our bands. I got them from James Avery and they are simple. So, no. It wouldn't bother me. I bought mine to reflect my pride for us. That, to me makes it sentimental.

nakabi

I wear mine as an outward symbol of the commitment we made to each other I'm proud to wear it and would wear it even if we were the only two people around

PegasusDeb

I'm not married, but we went looking & he kept picking out the BIG rocks! The gal at the store thought I was nuts cuz I kept going for the simpler style. If I had one, like my other jewelry it's gotta be tough because it will never come off! From working in a gravel pit to cleaning horse stalls, it's on me for good! (Ps... he picked out some VERY nice jewelry! I miss that! lol)

SassyCalyGirl

I wear my wedding ring cuz it has 3 huge diamonds! They are a girls best friend......

CakeFit21

I love my wedding ring I feel naked without it. Though I don't wear it in the house at all, ever. It comes off as soon as I walk in the door.

I recently started at crossfit and haven't been wearing it there. I have been wondering if people there think I'm single. It feels weird.

PBmaria

Respecting all of the answers so far, would you feel any less bonded to your mate if you didn't have an object to adorn your hand?

(mind you, I wore one for 15 years, so I'm not minimizing your feelings).


I would miss it (I do love my ruby and my diamonds!) but not at all. My marriage isn't defined by a ring or by a piece of paper. It's defined by the incredible connection and the ever-growing loving my husband and I share and I don't need anything else. I really don't have to show it to anyone by wearing rings but I choose to just because I'm proud...and because mine are just so freaking pretty!!