Focus on Promise Rings - Why Give a Promise Ring?

If you have been the giver or a recipient of a promise ring, you know that it is a symbolic gesture. It does not make a difference if you are the giver or the receiver, when a promise ring is given; the promise to the symbol itself should be and must be kept.

There are four reasons why this jewelry is given. The first reason (usually the main one) is a promise of pre-engagement. Most young couples that want to wed or get engaged may find themselves too young for this sort of thing. So, a promise ring that is given from a man to a woman entails that the couple are made for one another, just not able to commit right then.

Chastity and substance abstinence are reasons parents give their children one of these rings. The child's promise to his/her parents that they will refrain from sex until marriage and stay away from social pressures of drinking, doing drugs and smoking.

The third reason a promise ring is given is in cases of monogamy. Whereas, a couple decides not to get married and chooses to stay away from engagement just for the now, a promise ring can symbolize a couple's commitment to one another.

The fourth reason is to keep a friendship. Friends can give each other a promise ring so they will remember one another as they get older and possibly move away from one another.

So which finger should it be worn on? Well, for matters of the heart either the left or right ring finger will do for pre-engagements and monogamy vows. If the ring is to symbolize abstinence, the left ring finger should be where it goes. Eventually, this is to come off and be placed with an engagement and/or wedding ring. For cases of substance abstinence, any finger will do. However, left ring finger is preferable. If a friendship ring is being given, then any fingers, thumbs too, are fine.

Although not commonly done, men do in fact wear promise rings. Should a woman contemplate this thought, a band that is simple in design will suffice. Men do not need anything lavishly expensive as a ring. You could even opt for matching promise rings.

When you are giving a promise ring to someone, it's very important to state why this ring is being given. You don't want the other persons feelings hurt if they mistake the ring for something much more than it actually is and ruin what you have.

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