Widows and wedding rings

I don’t wear my wedding ring now, it was difficult to get over my knuckle so I thought it best to leave it off. It’s personal choice of course.

To those of you who say they can’t get any ring off, that would really worry me.

If your fingers swell and your ring is stuck, it’s a horrible experience, resulting in the said ring having to be cut off.

I can’t get my wedding ring off if I wanted two, and I can’t ever see myself wanting to, although I am very early into this process. I’ve worn it for almost fifty eight years and it’s a part of me. I had to leave my eternity ring off for the day on Saturday and felt absolutely naked without it. But, as has been said, it’s a personal thing. A very happy birthday to you!😊

I am also still Mrs as far as I am concerned . Recently took up a voluntary post and requested I not be referred to as Ms. Apparently this is the default position but my records have been duly altered.

Should say I am still Mrs and as far as I am concerned still married . I hate being classed as single.

My husband died 20 years ago last month until November I always wore it with a ring tightener as I have lost 7 st over the years and it was loose. Went out shopping and took my gloves off and no ring . I screamed and burst into tears. I had forgotten to put the ring tightener on. I take it off at bedtime . I looked everywhere and then phoned the cafe I had a drink in . They found it on the floor and because I am a regular they knew it was mine. My daughter had been on to me for a year to put it on a chain. My husband was 47 and me 45 when he died married 22 together 29. I wanted the ring left as he put it on my finger. But I brought a silver snake linked chain and wear it round my neck. I hate not wearing it but I couldn't bare to lose it.

Nanamar first of all, many happy returns of the day. My DD2 turns 40 today too.🥳🎂

I was widowed eight and a half years ago and have never even thought about taking off my wedding ring (I also wear my great-grandmother’s ). It’s a personal thing isn’t it, I’m still his wife as far as I’m concerned.

5 years on Sunday I lost dh, still wear my rings and can't imagine stopping but it's such an individual decision for us all

It is a personal choice do what is right for you. Happy birthday

It's a personal choice. No right or wrong.,

I wear both my wedding rings - simply because I can't get them off!

Such a personal choice, and yours to make, so do whatever feels right for you! Happy birthday for tomorrow!

My husband died decades ago. I wore my wedding ring, with other rings, until fairly recently, when it seemed to become uncomfortable. I never considered taking it off before then.

It's a very personal thing, isn't it? As there is no time limit for grief, there should be no time limit for ceasing the wearing of rings, especially if there are no "significant" others on the scene. My partner lost his wife of 30 years not long before we were together (considering the time they were together, if that makes sense?!) He no longer wears his ring, but still has it. We have some of her pottery around the house but it really doesn't bother me. How can I feel threatened by someone who is no longer here? And aside from that, from talking to other people, I also know what an amazing human she was. Wear your ring as long as you feel you want to. It's nobody else's business. Hugs X