Preparing for your marriage often includes searching for the perfect wedding rings. Rings are exchanged during the ceremony to represent the couple’s love and commitment to each other. Many people see wedding rings as a necessity after marriage. However there are also many happily married people that do not wear wedding rings. This invites the question: Is it disrespectful to not wear your wedding ring?
There are different scenarios that come up when talking about whether or not to wear a wedding ring. The most important thing to remember as always is that communication is the key to a great relationship. Each couple is unique and what works for you and your partner may not work for another couple.
It is also important to consider that just because a couple does wear their wedding rings does not mean they are happy. Posting happy pictures on social media is one thing, but what goes on behind closed doors can be completely different. In fact if you consider this article from Psychology Today, it claims that 6 of 10 married couples are unhappy.
Some people may think that not wearing a ring means cheating will be more likely to happen. If cheating is going to happen though, it has more to do with the person than a piece of jewelry. A person that does not want to cheat will not do it regardless of the ring.
It is also possible that a person does not like to wear jewelry or has a job where the ring will get in their way. If you put on and take off your ring often for work or just for comfort at home, occasionally the person may forget to put on the ring again.
Both of you agree it is okay to NOT wear rings
If both of the people in the marriage agree it is not necessary to wear a wedding ring, then it is perfectly acceptable not to wear them. It is also perfectly acceptable if you do want to wear it and your partner does not. This is the easiest thing as you both agree so there will be no hurt feelings about the issue.
One yes and one no
One of you says it is ok to not wear rings, the other person wants rings to be worn. In this case, wear the wedding rings – both of you! One spouse is not okay with it so that makes it a dealbreaker. This is definitely one of those topics where you need to value your spouse’s opinion even though it differs from your own.
Both of you say you need to wear the wedding rings
Wear the wedding rings – both of you! You both agree that it is important to them that you wear them, so that is what you will do.
To sum up the topic, it is perfectly fine to not wear your wedding ring, but only if your spouse is okay with that. If your spouse does not agree, then yes, it is disrespectful and you should respect their wishes and wear it. When you are in a committed relationship, it is important to be able to discuss your thoughts and ideas without getting upset or frustrated. Doing so will take care of small issues like this one. Marriages can be complicated so it is best to not let things like this cause problems. I
