Wedding Ring Lost it Meaning Three to Four Decades Ago
By Mashnn
@Mashnn (4501)
October 30, 2011 6:47am CST
Most people getting married are looking forward to having that gold or silver band on their fingers but wait, does a wedding ring signify anything today. Some will say is a sign of commitment while others will say it distinguishes the married and unmarried. To me, a wedding ring lost its meaning along time ago and only a few married couple take it meaning seriously. What people wear nowadays are just mere expensive finger decorations. To some of us ladies, a wedding ring doesn't deter us from approaching a married man but instead we intensify, as it serves as a prove that if he can be taking care of the other woman, then he might be a good care taker for me. Some men on the other hand are on loose from the nannies in the house to some half naked women on the street yes still wearing that expensive ring that he exchanged during the wedding. I wish we could just spare that money and use it to help someone who really need it. We can simple do without a ring, what we need most is the vows that people make during the wedding.
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10 responses
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
30 Oct 11
Well if wedding is important to you then that ring too. It was blessed during your ceremony and it signifies a never ending love for each other, isn't it. But of course if both of you have been fallen out then it doesn't matter anymore.
I also prepared a cheaper one wedding ring but my husband insisted it, he said that his love for me could never paid for any price. And for me that's a sweet gesture from him.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
1 Nov 11
I wrote a post a while back asking married couples if they would be upset if their spouse had to take off the ring to work or for safety. And a MyLotter told me she and her husband didn't exchange rings.They took the money and gave to a charity. yes I agree that the definition of marriage is lost on many. And there are others like me who will never marry. I really wonder how many people would get married if they truly understood what marriage means.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
1 Nov 11
Or people like my friends and my parents. they Are truly married. I mean two that have come to be One. Full partners.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
Time have changed and the significance of being married. It is more than just a ceremony or a status symbol. Here in my country, people still consider throwing lavish weddings even if they cannot afford it. And our country is one of the two countries where divorce is unheard of, so if you made a mistake with the man you married, you're stuck for life.
My friends and family keep asking me when I will get married. I'd probably get married in a simple ceremony with almost no guests. My dream wedding would be one where it will be private and sacred and not the usual circus weddings I have been to.
@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
30 Oct 11
Long as you both like the rings you pick, out who cares how much they cost. I'd be happy for something simple from my partner if he proposes, which he has hinted at quite a few times. I have also noticed that many ladies wear a normal ring on their wedding ring finger, I know I do just because one of my rings fits that finger.
It goes to show how society has changed, when it is now nothing for someone to have an affair. Regardless of if married or not. We should try and teach our kids some of the old fashioned values, of what marriage means.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
Hmm it happens, but on my case, me and hubby have been living together for 7 years without a ring, we just got married and now he gave me a wedding ring. It is not expensive one since i do not wish to have an expensive one, it is a silver ring with our name engrave on it.. and its a symbol not of commitment..but of LOVE. That i have it on my finger because i love him. Too bad there are really those who cannot uphold its meaning, they just end up breaking up or end divorce. But people are not alike my friend.. sad truth.
@Emilyjuan (45)
• China
31 Oct 11
I also agree marriage with or wihtout, wedding ring should be respected and they both promised.Whatever the wedding ring we should know the wedding meaning.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
30 Oct 11
What does wedding ring signifies when men can hide it when they want to flirt with other girls.
I agree that,marriage,with or without wedding ring should be respected and value the vows that they both promised.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
30 Oct 11
I think that these days a wedding ring is more of a status symbol than anything else with most. Not with everyone but with most, they are more in love with the idea of being married because of the screwed up standards that society has, as opposed to actually getting married itself. I think that the divorce rate supports this theory. There are going to be a lot of times where people get married, for the status of showing that ring on their finger and the marriage has really turned out for the worst.
So yes it doesn't mean as much as it used to overall. I think that with some people, it really is something that means a little bit, perhaps more than a little bit. Yet marriage tends to lead to divorce and thus the actual value of having that ring on your finger is more cheapened. It is an awful thing, it's not the way it should be but that is going to really be the way that it is going to be once again.
@anusha2128 (886)
• India
30 Oct 11
Yeah i do agree with you friend. Now a days human relationships are totally depending on money. The traditions are losing there value.. For our next generations we have to teach all these values of our traditions of our ancient days.I appreciate your discussion here.
@Mashnn (4501)
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30 Oct 11
Thank you for that, I like presenting the reality. That is what I enjoy most. Marriages are not working nowadays. You can try to give me an example of two wonderful marriages then I will reprocate by giving you an example of four broken marriage, it is a simple as that.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
30 Oct 11
I am not looking forward to a silver or golden ring or whatever around my finger. My man doesn't have the money for it. I bought him a steel ring just like the kind I already had. Not in the first place as a wedding ring but it will do as a wedding ring as well. I don't see the need to spend money on that. It's just a nice ring to see and some decoration and perhaps it will remember him of me too if I am not there.
