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These days, it's not uncommon for men to leave the house sans their wedding ring. More and more women appear to be okay with the idea, but couldn't there be consequences for women thinking your man is single? Are wedding bands the ultimate symbol of fidelity and devotion in a marriage or just a piece of jewelry?
Check out Luv Coach Rebecca Brody and blogger Mason Jamal as they go head-to-head on the hot-button topic and don't forget to let us know what you think!
Check out Luv Coach Rebecca Brody and blogger Mason Jamal as they go head-to-head on the hot-button topic and don't forget to let us know what you think!
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By: Reggie on 10/02/2010 11:12AM
I only wear my ring when I'm at a formals or group parties. I've been married 30 years, I've never like wearing a rings in my life. So I ask myself were did this all start? Come to find out it's New! Men wearing wedding rings only start during the II world War! Before that men didn't wear wedding rings. I am also a ocean swimmer, and if you're wearing anything that shines you may be attacted by large fish!
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By: Justifyed on 10/04/2010 1:19PM
My husband and I each have two rings, the ones we purchased when we first got married and the ones we purchased at the 10yr mark.
I wear both of mine religiously, he doesn't wear his to work, because in his profession, having to wash his hands constantly and wearing latex gloves starts to wreak havoc on his skin, and the rings will irritate the skin on his ring fingers.
But when he is off and while we are out, be wears them both. I love my rings, but when I get home all of my jewelry comes off first.
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By: Juicy on 10/02/2010 12:01PM
I hate to hear that its always the men creeping with or without the wedding ring,when women does the samething too
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By: CuriousMind on 10/04/2010 1:11PM
You're right...but men get caught. You won't know a woman is cheating unless she tells you.
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By: Majumba on 10/02/2010 1:16PM
I don't wear my ring to work only because it is incrusted with diamonds. I don't want to chip it. I've been married 40yrs. to HS sweetheart.
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By: Mike on 10/02/2010 1:54PM
...I agree with all of the statements posted.., I too, dont wear my wedding ring, simply do to the fact, that my skin is highly sensetive to any medals even watches.
I have been 23 years and dont have a problem letting others know I am a married man.
And, as far as cheaters go.., women lead the poles. Women, have this thing that put all men in one class, but think for a secound, if we (men) are in one class...then why do you, (women) still chase after us? that includes single as well as married women.
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By: HLS on 10/02/2010 1:58PM
OK...Your married, keep the ring on! Black, White, Brown, Yellow, Red, YOU ARE TAKEN! Want to be single, you no longer are. I'm married to a Black woman,I'm white! What I get from this is that many ( Black) men don't wear their rings.... if their wives went out without their ring on, there would be hell to catch from their man!
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By: TruSouljah888 on 10/02/2010 2:19PM
It is not the ring that guarantees fidelity but the respect and commitment to the union. However, Mason Jamal is full of it. In 5 years he could have purchased another ring or had the current ring resized. If you wore a ring in the beginning you should continue to wear it. Both the husband and wife should be in agreement with not wearing a ring; in this case it is acceptable.
Also, I know men who work in professions where rings are a hazard. Nonetheless, when they are not working, they wear their rings without fail. This type of rhetoric is precisely why we have so much recklessness in this world. There are simple people with a public forum who justify such nonsense. As well women need to stop pursuing men, if a man is interested he will let you know and when he does, if you are not, respectfully let them know.
Many grow old, few grow up! Examine your TRUE motive in all that you do.
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By: NadinesMami12407 on 10/02/2010 2:23PM
So what... I haven't worn my wedding ring since I became pregnant with my youngest son. But whenever men come up to me and try to talk to me, all I have to do is stop them in their tracks, and politely say, "I am a married woman, and I am one man woman". and if that doesn't work, I just walk away. HOW HARD IS IT TO DO THAT???
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By: walmrv on 10/03/2010 2:02AM
I agree with your comment 100%. Your are married with or without your ring. I didn't ware my ring to work because I was affraid of losing or damage it. I wore my ring to work once and had to remove it due to the job I was performing.
I locked it into my locker after completing the job I went to retrieve it and couldn't find because it fallen from where I had placed , I searched for an hour and a half before locating.
When I return home that afternoon I shared with my wife what happened. She was upset and very understanding. There was another time that I wore my ring to work and it was caught in the machine which cause damages to the ring and my finger.
Once againg the wife was upset and we both agree that I would not ware my ring to work. If you are married honor your commitment and respect your relationship, you don't need to ware a ring to politely tell someone that is coming on to you that you are MARRIED and if that dosen't work just walk away.
We all know that some people just don't give a dam if the person is waring a ring or not even the one that waring it. Love and repect your spouse as well as the ring and what it represents.
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