How long should a man keep wearing his wedding ring after the death of his wife ?
79200
As long as he still wants to.  No time limits.  He'll know went it is time. His late wife will always be in his heart.
1110865
The wedding ring is traditionally closest to the heart, and the engagement ring is generally not worn down the aisle.  If the rings are a set, made to go together, they are waiting at the alter that way and both put on as though they were one ring, which essentially they are once you're married.  Some couples even go, after the wedding, and have the two rings lightly soldered together, making them easier to wear for the long term.\n\nIf the rings are not a set, then only the wedding ring is worn on that finger, but the bride should always arrive at the alter with no rings on her left hand at all.  It's sort of like the veil and the white dress, signs of coming to the groom with purity, whether its a true fact or not.\n\nBut the wedding ring should be worn closest to the heart, because its the marriage that is the most sacred and important thing, not just the fact that she was asked, ya know?
485917
It depends on the man and woman involved.  I have been married three years and it is not that often.  There are medical reason and I will always support my hubby
86514
my pa's wedding band he passed away when i was 5
363984
My fiance and I have been toghether for 6 years.  We know we are going to be together, and I would probably end up losing the ring somewhere anyway..  SERIOUSLY.  If he HAD to get me something, I would prefer he spend the money on something we can have or do together, or put the money he would have spent on the ring into savings.  Because no one should ever get married until they can support each other.  That is what being married is all about.  I don't know why all these KIDS are getting married, but they are living with their parents, or having to call home for money, or having kids...it makes no sense.  My sister got married 2 years ago, had a big wedding, and now she is divorced.  We have been toghether for 6 years, and we are still together.  We just finished college two years ago, and will not be married until we are in a financially stable position to be married.
778019
In the event of a death - his funds should be frozen for a period of time.  Your cheque should be honoured but it may be delayed.  If you can wait for your money - it would be very considerate of you since the widow will now have a million things to deal with regarding her late husband (funeral, casket, headstone, etc...) let alone finding the time to be in mourning.\n\nIf your able to speak with the wife - bring it up after everything has settled (maybe after the holidays...)\n\nSorry for your loss
1184627
It means she's proving to the world that you are separated for right now, but she's not ready to give it up completely.  Her engagement ring still tells people that she is off limits, but not completely off the market.  The fact that she replaced the wedding ring with the heirloom is probably just for her benefit.  No one else knows that its not her wedding right, but she knows.  Its her little way of being separate from you.  The good news is, that means shes still hanging on to you.  Not, to say you will defiantly get back together, but if she wasn't seriously considering it, she wouldn't be wearing any of your diamonds.  Best of Luck to you... give her some time, it may be all she needs to work it out.
617382
There IS life after 25 years, and after divorce, as well. I have been there and done that.....and, AM ALIVE AND WELL! He ain't gonna kill himself, no. Divorce is what they need, and go on with their lives. I have!!
470804
Ask him how he can give you a ring if he already wearing one?? He broke his promise to his wife...if he did it to his wife, how can you be sure he won't do it to YOU later?
479586
Spiritual life continues after physical death. And, no, you won't meet your wife after you die. Sorry...
1039194
The ring symbolizes the concept of the groom encompassing, protecting and providing for his wife.\nThe groom does not get a wedding ring in Jewish tradition.
28120
YES, YES, YES!! It is more than worth the wait. It's better to wait, than not to wait and regret it. What you have is very precious. You can only give it away once. Let it be to your husband. He will appreciate that you guarded something just for him. It's the most loving thing you can do for your future. There's just so many reasons to guard what you have. Many will tell you it's no big deal...because they already gave theirs away. It IS a big deal. Take it from one who gave it away at 18 and regretted it very much later. Even though my hubby forgave me for the loose life I had led before we got married, I still have all those memories of wasting myself on jerks and idiots. All they wanted was a good time. All I wanted was someone to love me. The guy I married? He's the only one who didn't want to use me like that. He wanted more than a one night stand. Don't think that passing up those guys was a mistake, especially if they didn't want to get to know you as a person without getting the perks first. You just continue guarding what you have. I'm sure there's a guy out there who will appreciate it very much...with a wedding ring. <*)))><
1155359
2 of my cousins married men 18 years older than them, 1 husband passed away at 57 due to lung cancer, but my other cousin has been happily married for over 12 years now. it must run in the family, older men. wink wink, nudge nudge. x
812199
Sample Ceremony\n\nNotary states, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today (tonight) to join this man and this woman in (holy) matrimony."\n\nExchange of Vows\n\nNotary asks the man, "(his name), do you take this woman to be your wife, to live together in (holy) matrimony, to love, honor, comfort her and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"\n\nMan answers, "I do."\n\nNotary asks the woman, "(her name), do you take this man to be your husband, to live together in (holy) matrimony, to love, honor, comfort him and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"\n\nWoman answers, "I do."\n\nNotary states, "Repeat after me:"\n\nTo the man: "I, (his name), take you (her name ), to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."\n\nTo the woman: "I, (her name), take you (his name ), to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."\n\nExchange of Rings\n\nNotary asks the man to place the ring on the woman's finger and to repeat the following, "I give you this ring as a token and pledge of our constant faith and abiding love." (Repeat the same for the woman).\n\nPronouncement\n\nNotary asks the couple to join hands, then declares, "By virtue of the authority vested in me under the laws of the State of Florida, I now pronounce you husband and wife. The bride and groom may now kiss."
748925
The wedding ring goes on first and is "protected" by the engagement ring.  The idea behind this is ... keep your marriage closer to your heart, and protect it with the love that brought you together.
1133766
there's no set time, but you both should be sure that you want to spend the rest of your lives together. it's a huge commitment and takes a lot of work to keep a marriage strong. the best thing is to go slow and get to know each other. it would suck if you got married and found out the guy annoyed the s*** out of you! or that he was a total freak..
204116
You wear the engagement ring on your left hand with your wedding ring.