How Long To Wear Your Ring? (aka when can I take off my ring?)

Comment Written by natasha on April 24, 2009 – 8:00 am

A friend recently asked when it’s appropriate for him to take off his wedding ring. I think this is a conversation that you should probably have with your significant other because it might matter to them. It is important that you respect your significant other’s wishes or at least engage in a dialogue.

photo from The Wedding Lens

Why do people take off their rings? So that they dont lose them and nothing happens to them.  Here are the times that are (for the most part) acceptable — if not safer — to take off your ring:

• shower!
• playing sports
• gym
• washing hands
• putting on lotion
• cooking/baking (especially when cooking with raw meat!)
• cleaning
• surgery

Some people like to take off their rings before bed and keep them  next to their bed — for safe keeping while sleeping. Others find that totally unacceptable.

Keep in mind that when you or your significant other take off your rings, it doesn’t mean that you don’t love each other. It means that you are worried about the ring getting lost or damaged. And if you’re concerned that it might mean anything other than that — speak to each other!

When do you take off your rings?

~ Natasha

Check out these real ring photos!