Late last year, the The Washington Post shared a video of Barack Obama approaching a small crowd at the airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the video we see the former President, who’s been married to Michelle Obama for 24 years, slip his wedding band off and into his pocket before shaking hands with the waiting crowd.
As the Post put it, “Even with all the Secret Service agents around him, the President isn’t taking any chances with his personal valuables.”
The former President cherishes his ring so much, he goes out of his way to care for its safety—but there are those who forgo wearing one at all.
Prince William
According to the The New York Times, the palace released a statement saying Prince William’s choice not to wear a ring is a “personal preference”.
Viola Davis
Davis has been married to her husband Julius Tennon for 13 years, but only wears an engagement ring.
President Donald Trump
Maybe his hands are too small to wear a ring…
Meredith Vieira
The American media personality, on the other hand, can’t wear her wedding band because she’s allergic to metal.
Will Smith
Smith’s decision not to wear a wedding band could have something to do with the constant split rumours around him and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
But that’s just the point. Regardless of whether these celebrities wear a ring or not, they are in fact married.
And just like their jewellery choices, the rest is entirely their business.
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My Dad has seen a man loose his finger because of his wedding ring & the job they do. My Dad never wore his - it was just far too dangerous & not worth it.
My excuse is - I HATE rings & bracelets & most other jewellery (I don't even have my ears pierced), the only thing I will wear is one simple, slim necklace so mine stays on there!
I think it is a good custom to wear the ring. It tells potential suitors you're not available. It reminds you of your commitment. Wearing it is a compliment to your spouse, it says, I'm proud to be married to you.
I agree. Although my partner works with electrics so when we get married he will only be able to wear his on weekends.
Hmm, all those women clients... perhaps he can get one tattooed.
Good god if you think a ring stops people from cheating then you are very naïve!
No, it doesn't, to some, but at least the new partner gets to make an informed choice.