Question for divorced/divorcing members...

[Kevinicus]

When do you think it's appropriate to stop wearing your wedding ring, assuming you hadn't already stopped for other reasons?

I'm going to be getting a divorce (should be talking to an attorney here in the next week or so), and I am ready to take it off, and would actually like to sell it, but don't want to come off too callously.

 

[Signals]

Why are you getting a divorce? Was it you or your partner making the decision to part ways?

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Take it off now. What's done is done. It's all technical, legal stuff now. it's part of accepting it and moving on.

 

[Kevinicus]

Why are you getting a divorce? Was it you or your partner making the decision to part ways?

The reasoning is complicated, but it was my decision.

 

[67CowboysFan]

The reasoning is complicated, but it was my decision.

And personal. No need to explain it to anyone here. I'd say just take the ring off if you want. When it's over it's over. Who cares what others think.

 

[Hostile]

If there is no chance of a reconciliation, the wearing of the ring is a useless gesture. I say that and I do not fit your criteria because I will never divorce.

 

[Hoofbite]

Do you have kids in the house?

For the sake of trying to make things as stable as possible it could be best to leave it on until the actual splitting occurs.

No reason to welcome any sort of discussion on the matter when it's easily avoided.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

If there is no chance of a reconciliation, the wearing of the ring is a useless gesture. I say that and I do not fit your criteria because I will never divorce.

...an empty signifier, of sorts.. I once said I'd never divorce; and then I divorced.

 

[Hostile]

...an empty signifier, of sorts.. I once said I'd never divorce; and then I divorced.

I will never cheat on my wife, and I know she would never cheat on me. I have no fear that divorce has any chance of happening to me. If I marry again it would be because she passed away.

 

[justbob]

I will never cheat on my wife, and I know she would never cheat on me. I have no fear that divorce has any chance of happening to me. If I marry again it would be because she passed away.

Right with you Hos and I'm working on year 38

 

[Rackat]

With my ex, the day it was decided to split was the day I took mine off. Now, my second wife and I have an understanding, if it is taken off it is because they are fitting me for my final set of clothes and a pine box. Same with her.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

When do you think it's appropriate to stop wearing your wedding ring, assuming you hadn't already stopped for other reasons?

I'm going to be getting a divorce (should be talking to an attorney here in the next week or so), and I am ready to take it off, and would actually like to sell it, but don't want to come off too callously.

you can take it off the second you separate.

Selling it might be a bit much though.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

If there is no chance of a reconciliation, the wearing of the ring is a useless gesture. I say that and I do not fit your criteria because I will never divorce.

what if your wife decides she wants a divorce?

 

[Hostile]

what if your wife decides she wants a divorce?

She wouldn't.

I still say the ring is an empty symbol if there is no chance for reconciliation and he shouldn't worry about wearing it.

 

[Bigdog]

I am sorry that things did not work out for you and your ex-wife. My only advice is for you to do what you think is best for you. I wish you the best of luck in any future relationship. Hopefully you can find the one that fills you heart with happiness.

 

[big dog cowboy]

When do you think it's appropriate to stop wearing your wedding ring, assuming you hadn't already stopped for other reasons?

First, sorry to hear things are not working out. On to the ring matter, IMO it's already time.

 

[basstapp]

A ring is a symbol of eternal love. No reason to wear it, if that is not a possibility.

 

[diehard2294]

I will never cheat on my wife, and I know she would never cheat on me. I have no fear that divorce has any chance of happening to me. If I marry again it would be because she passed away.

couldn't agree more

As for the question take it off because it really has no point or meaning anymore