he had the ring melted and made into one for himself? well sheesh, why didn't someone mention that before? that sounds like an act of love to me, to keep the ring with him forever. otherwise, it just gathers dust in a drawer. i don't get that point being against him in the least.
No, it's neutral as far as I'm concerned. The pet thing is not so neutral -- I would continue to look after my wife's pets if she were 'gone'.