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To those that are married, how often do you take off your ring?

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“To those that are married, how often do you take off your ring?”

Every day. I only put it on if I’m going somewhere (like work) and I’m not going to be playing sports or exercising. Around the house or when I’m sleeping I don’t wear it.
Yup I treat it like a watch. Its in a dish next to my wallet and keys and I put it on when I leave.
Same! I’m glad I’m not alone!
My husband never takes his off. I take mine off like all the rest of my jewelry, I can’t stand sleeping with rings/bracelets/earrings. He wears a ring, necklace, and bracelet and all those stay on 24/7 and it blows my mind. Sensory overload for me.
My fingers swell at night so I always took it off at night. Then when I clean, do dishes, cook. So then I started just not wearing it at home at all. Also not at the gym. So yeah, basically only if I go out, except the gym.”

The Ring‑off Rumble

CommentRing‑Status
“Every day. I only put it on if I’m going somewhere (like work) and I’m not going to be playing sports or exercising. Around the house or when I’m sleeping I don’t wear it.”Ring‑in‑Transit
“Yup I treat it like a watch. Its in a dish next to my wallet and keys and I put it on when I leave.”Ring‑in‑Storage
“Same! I’m glad I’m not alone!”Ring‑in‑Solidarity
“My husband never takes his off. I take mine off like all the rest of my jewelry, I can’t stand sleeping with rings/bracelets/earrings. He wears a ring, necklace, and bracelet and all those stay on 24/7 and it blows my mind. Sensory overload for me.”Ring‑vs‑Necklace‑Nuclear
“My fingers swell at night so I always took it off at night. Then when I clean, do dishes, cook. So then I started just not wearing it at home at all. Also not at the gym. So yeah, basically only if I go out, except the gym.”Ring‑on‑Vacation

Why the Ring‑Off Confusion

  1. Ring‑Security – Some folks treat their wedding band like a high‑security vault: “If I leave the house, it must be on.”
  2. Ring‑Comfort – Others consider the band a piece of furniture that can’t stand the daily grind. The “sensory overload” comment is the gold‑standard for ring‑coughing.
  3. Ring‑Health – Swollen fingers, night‑time “ring‑fingers”, and the dreaded “I can’t sleep with them” syndrome are all part of the ring‑care spectrum.
  4. Ring‑Gym – The gym is a no‑go zone for many. It’s either the ring is off or the whole ring‑squad (bracelets, necklaces) is on vacation.

TL;DR

  • Ring lovers keep it on for work, treat it like a watch, and stash it beside keys.
  • Ring rebels take it off for home, sleep, and the gym.
  • Ring‑hysters have a spouse who wears it 24/7 and feel sensory overload.
  • Ring‑health buffs keep it off when fingers swell and after chores.

Bottom line: Whether you’re a Ring‑in‑Transit or a Ring‑on‑Vacation champion, there’s a ring‑ing community for every level of commitment. Keep your band snug, your fingers happy, and your spouse’s ring‑obsession at bay!