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Is this normal?

Posted on 03/14/2024 7:16:41 AM PDT by CMS

I've posted before that my wife passed away in November

I'm still wearing my ring and have no plans on removing it

is that normal?


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To: CMS

I suspect that’s what I would do.


61 posted on 03/14/2024 11:34:55 AM PDT by gitmo (If your biography doesn't match your theology, what good is it?)
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To: Flatus I. Maximus
Grief takes time. Let it take that time.

Well said. Hubby and I have been married 43 years and counting. At this point, I would feel naked without my wedding band.

62 posted on 03/14/2024 11:56:03 AM PDT by LibertarianLiz
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To: ken in texas

I posted that my husband and I hit our 43rd anniversary in January of this year. I’m beginning to think that, perhaps, how long the couple have been married may make a difference in the ring staying on or off.


63 posted on 03/14/2024 11:58:11 AM PDT by LibertarianLiz
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To: CMS

whatever your feeling like doing is natural. Some widows/widowers wear them forever. Some wake up one day and take it off. There is no “normal.”


64 posted on 03/14/2024 12:06:32 PM PDT by coalminersson (since )
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To: LibertarianLiz
- ... how long the couple have been married may make a difference -

Could be, and it could also depend on the circumstances. If my marriage had ended because of divorce or some disagreement, I would not be wearing it. As it is, yes, there might be a void in my life, but I am not looking for someone to replace my wife. Someday I will see her again.

65 posted on 03/14/2024 1:02:24 PM PDT by ken in texas
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To: CMS

Entirely up to you.

My wife died Sep 12, 2019 - and I’m still wearing the wedding ring, on my ring finger.

Feel naked without it.


66 posted on 03/14/2024 2:31:24 PM PDT by ro_dreaming (Who knew "Idiocracy", "1984", "Enemy of the State", and "Person of Interest" would be non-fiction?)
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To: CMS

After reading these posts a thought hit me.

First, do what is comfortable for you. You don’t have to conform to anyone’s thoughts on this…at all.

Second, what struck me is that as a younger man it is quite possible that you might meet someone in the future. I understand it’s unthinkable today, but you have a lot of time left.

So let’s say you meet a person that you have some interest in. They will either ask you directly, or ask around and find out you are widowed. I cannot imagine a woman worth having a relationship with who would not find your devotion a major display of character. They would think, “That’s the kind of man I wish I could find!”

I get your reasoning. I think it’s a sign of character. Good character.


67 posted on 03/14/2024 2:43:41 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Ann Archy
Right now, I don't want anyone else. That might change down the road, but I doubt it as I don't want to risk having to deal with this loss twice.

More children is physically impossible for me. Not getting into details, but there was an accident and let's just say my boys do not function properly anymore.


68 posted on 03/15/2024 5:04:45 AM PDT by CMS (I have not heard any politicians say how to take away guns from criminals, just law abiding citizens)
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To: LibertarianLiz

We were married for 16 years


69 posted on 03/15/2024 5:06:27 AM PDT by CMS (I have not heard any politicians say how to take away guns from criminals, just law abiding citizens)
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To: CMS

You don’t need more children, but you Probably will want a good, decent companion to go thru the rest of your life. Being Lonely is terrible.


70 posted on 03/15/2024 5:57:36 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: CMS

You love your wife, wherever she is today.

Absolutely normal.


71 posted on 03/15/2024 5:59:06 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Laz 2005: "First, we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them.")
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To: TECTopcat

I work nights. unfortunately nothing they have supports my schedule


72 posted on 03/15/2024 6:16:51 AM PDT by CMS (I have not heard any politicians say how to take away guns from criminals, just law abiding citizens)
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To: CMS

My wife, Freeper Madame DuFarge, also died in November after 56 years of marriage. I have her wedding ring on my left pinky where it will stay until I die.


73 posted on 03/16/2024 3:52:30 AM PDT by metesky ("Leave us go amongst them." - Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton- Ward Bond, The Searchers)
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