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May 17, 2007, 11:39 AM
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How do people feel about widows wearing wedding rings ? Is it normal to keep wearing your wedding ring, after your husband has died ? We were married 39+ years, but now I'm not sure about wearing the ring.  I tried taking it off but I felt so bad I put it back again. Does this sound normal ?
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May 17, 2007, 11:46 AM
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My parents were married 48 years. My dad will have been gone 8 years in August and my mom still wears her wedding ring -- she says she still considers herself married to him.
You should do what you are comfortable with and don't worry about "normal." It's nobody's business but yours, in the end. 
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May 17, 2007, 12:08 PM
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Hi Zorah
I agree with Candy. Sorry about your husband.Mine died a year and a half ago. I would just do whatever makes you feel good. I felt guilty taking it off I think. For a while a wore his and mine around my neck on a chain. I wore mine on the other hand for a while too. Every once in a while I just wear it for no reason. I stopped wearing it when I met someone new and decided I really liked him. I was wearing it on my other hand and around my neck and stuff and I decided it would make new guy feel weird so I put it away mostly. Do whats n your heart. And dont worry about what other people think. Being a widow Im sure youve seen and heard increibly stupid things from other people. Most people who havent been through it dont reallly understand. If you ever want to talk PM me... Hugs
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May 17, 2007, 05:42 PM
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I agree, do what is comfortable and don't feel guilty trying something new with the ring. I know of some who have melted it down to a charm or such... or just put it away. Do you still use "Mrs." ? Then wearing the ring goes with that doesn't it? But many ppl who are married don't wear rings, so it's really just a matter of choice.
I agree with justsign... as to having heard incredibly stupid things said by other ppl! to you all
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May 23, 2007, 10:39 AM
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dearheart, if wearing the ring gives comfort wear it, we will never remove ours if Papa passes
Angie
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