Why Wedding Rings Matter | Dave and Ashley Willis

Some people see wedding rings as an outdated cultural tradition or an optional piece of jewelry. In this episode, Dave and Ashley make their case for the significance of outward signs of our commitment to marriage.

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[yvonnegrijalva]

I believe that too about wearing the ring on the left hand because it’s close to the heart ♥️

[perezsan]

I love how you guys look at each other with such love and passion.

[melodykubiak]

Years ago my husband was having trouble with being hit on by women when he travelled for work. He hadn't been wearing his wedding ring because it did not fit him anymore so we bought him a new simple gold band, thinking women would leave him alone if they saw it. It's hard to believe, but the women were worse! He was hit on more than ever. It was very disturbing.

[rodneymartin]

You Two look so HAPPY!! IT'S SEETHING!!
I'm hoping that it's CONTAGIOUS!

[georgew.]

While my wife is pushing for a divorce, I wear my ring when I’m not working and out in public.Actually I have my ring on a carabiner along with my keys when I’m at work.it is a reminder to me that I am married to my estranged wife.

[rebeccaramirez-]

Thank you so much Willis posting this...

[rg]

I love ur podcast and really enjoy the topics that u discuss. Really appreciate u taking the time to help us all with our marriage. My husband always wears his wedding ring and still ended up having an affair. He swears he never took it off. So it makes me so angry that there are women out there that don’t take marriage seriously or care that a man is married. I love wearing my rings and am proud to wear them. I have always held marriage up high and holy. I too, like ur Grammy, look at someone’s hand to see if they are married. I feel that a wedding ring is a sign that someone is taken and they are off the market! However, some people don’t think that way. I totally agree that there are people out there that are attracted to married men, like u said, maybe they feel it’s a challenge?!?! I told my husband that it is like a double edge sword - part of me feels special enough that he never took his ring off when he was with his affair partner, but the other part of me feels like it is a slap in the face, that I didn’t mean enough to him that he kept his ring on and still had an affair. I had to take his ring from him and replace it with another ring bc the ring he had was a constant reminder that I wasn’t enough to prevent him from having an affair. I gave him that ring when we renewed our vows on our 10th anniversary. We are almost 4 years out from his affair, and it is still hard, but we are working on rebuilding our marriage. Please keep up the good work and helping me stay sane. God Bless u both, u are amazing!!

[velvetvoiceartist]

I love your perspective and disposition. This is such an important conversation to have.💕

[gorgeouswales]

Good topic! My spouse not wore his for almost a whole month the longest he ever not wore it. I believe you both should wear your wedding bands why not?? So it bothered me when he didn’t. Excuses he’ll make so I stayed quiet🙏🏽

[teresahall]

My husband works in construction and got a tattoo on his ring finger “Forever13” we got married on the 13th

[carolynlamell]

I agree I'm so very honored to be married to my husband.

[USClight]

My wife (married 4 1/2 years) stopped wearing her rings about 2 years ago. She claimed about a year and a half ago that she had gained “COVID weight” and they wouldn’t fit. I thought nothing of it at the time. I found out in September of last year that she had been having a 9 month long affair. That affair continued for 4 more months after I found out. We have a lot of problems in our relationship that lead to that point that we still need to work through with counseling. Through it all I have continued to wear my ring and honor my commitment to our marriage. She has since lost the weight she gained during COVID and continues not to wear her rings. I sent this video to her (along with many of Dave and Ashley’s videos). This channel, along with faith in God, has helped me so much through this tough season of our marriage. Thank you!

You are a blessing all over the world . Love from India 🇮🇳.

[saramartin]

Hugs from Las Vegas. Happy fall yall ☺🍂🌾

[micexyj]

My husband and I got into a heated argument qnd I threw his wedding ring away. I was never able to find it and am so heart broke by it. My husband is so hurt by it it that sometimes it seems like he is having an affair because of it.

[BoBo-SpackleMunkey]

FYI- There are some valid reasons for not wearing a wedding ring and it has nothing to do with fidelity or commitment. We do not wear our rings or ANY jewelry at work (Aviation Maintenance & Operations)....and while deployed downrange we would often "Sanitize" ourselves for OpSec....do not give the enemy any advantages or intel...

[romans]

If want to be single and act like it then remain single,

[yvonnegrijalva]

Just ask your cardiologist about that,

[yvonnegrijalva]

My son, who is married wears his wedding now his dad couldn’t wear his ring because of mechanic job he had, but he could wear it after work, I believe ♥️

[susansookdeo]

My husband don't wear his ring 🙄always a excuse. Brampton Canada 🇨🇦