My wife of 26yrs passed away on Nov 24, 2018. I kept my ring on, then I met a lady who had been a widow for 20yrs and we started going out. My ring was a subject of conversation, but she never made me feel bad about it. Long story short. I wear her ring now. Grieving is an intensely personal thing, do what seems best to you and don’t let anyone ridicule you about it. You will know if and when it is time to change. God bless you.
I’d say it’s entirely normal.In fact,I’d say it’s absolutely wonderful!
It’s normal and anyone telling you it is not has a motive that should be questioned.
You should ask them about their motive.
Nothing wrong with this.
It seems right and proper to me.
“Normal” doesn’t matter.
Do what’s right for you.
Sorry for your loss.
You are more than normal.
I suspect that’s what I would do.
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.”
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.
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.
You love your wife, wherever she is today.
Absolutely normal.
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.