It took me a long time to take my wedding ring and engagement ring off after I separated from my husband. Finally taking it off meant that I was accepting my marriage was over and I wasn’t ready for that – taking the rings off felt very symbolic and final.
Your engagement and wedding rings are symbols of love, commitment and a future filled with hopes and dreams. They become part of your identity – identifying you as married and part of a couple.
Going through a divorce is the second most stressful event you can experience in your lifetime and taking off your rings may or may not be a difficult part of that process. It can be particularly emotional if divorce was not something you wanted. It reminds you of broken promises.
There’s no ‘right’ time to stop wearing your rings. Some people do it as soon as the relationship has ended, others wait until the divorce is finalised and others continue to wear it even after their divorce. Don’t be swayed by what anyone else thinks – do what feels right for you.
Deciding what to do with your rings might depend on how you feel about them and your divorce, but here are some ideas of what you can do with your rings:
There’s no need to make a rash decision about what to do with your rings. Make a decision when it feels right for you.
If you’ve sold your rings and used the money for something positive I’d love to know. Drop me a message on Facebook or Instagram.
If you’re struggling to get over your breakup then come over to my free Facebook group – The Breakup and Divorce Lounge. It’s a safe and non-judgemental space for women all in the same situation where they can support and encourage each other.
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