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  • M Mawil Ramos

    Just try it on for about 27 days. After that it will become a habit. I used to sleep with my uniform on after a hard day (I know it's dirty and all but I'm really tired). But I realized this is a very bad habit so I put a stop to this (someone advised me about the 27 days). I make it a point to change even if my eyes are betraying me. After that, it became a habit. I can't sleep if I won't change. :zzz: I hope it will work for you.

    A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away Antoine de Saint-Exup'ery

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    Rob Philpott
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    27 days huh? That's quite precise! Everyone seems to think it becomes normal or habitual in time so I guess I might be fussing over nothing.

    Regards, Rob Philpott.

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      Rob Philpott wrote:

      I will just do as instructed on the day, I think that's the safest approach.

      When I was 'Organising' my wedding I had a simple approach, let the mothers and the bride get on with it, my job was just to hand over increasingly large amounts of money and wait to be told where and when to be. I chose the Men's outfits and the menu, selected My ring and picked a bit of music, that was it! It was a great day! It is the best way, trust me! :)

      ------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke

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      Well, that sounds uncannily like my wedding to be!

      Regards, Rob Philpott.

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      • M Mustafa Ismail Mustafa

        Like you, I'm completely not into jewelry and also like your father, my father never wore a ring. The first time I put the ring on my right finger (engaged) it felt super awkward, unnatural and I'd keep forgetting it places. Then it got to be habit. Then the same thing happened all over again when I put the ring on my left hand (married). Its been a almost 2 years now and I still take off my ring when I wash,shower etc and when I code. If it'll make her happy, you can try? It won't kill you, at least that's the mentality I approached it with. :shrug:

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        Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

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        Rob Philpott
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        Thanks for the reply. It looks like I will be wearing one!

        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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        • M Mawil Ramos

          Just try it on for about 27 days. After that it will become a habit. I used to sleep with my uniform on after a hard day (I know it's dirty and all but I'm really tired). But I realized this is a very bad habit so I put a stop to this (someone advised me about the 27 days). I make it a point to change even if my eyes are betraying me. After that, it became a habit. I can't sleep if I won't change. :zzz: I hope it will work for you.

          A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away Antoine de Saint-Exup'ery

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          S Senthil Kumar
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          Mawi Ramos wrote:

          Just try it on for about 27 days.

          Why 27?

          Regards Senthil [MVP - Visual C#] _____________________________ My Home Page |My Blog | My Articles | My Flickr | WinMacro

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          • R Rob Philpott

            I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

            Regards, Rob Philpott.

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            benjymous
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            It's the same as wearing glasses - they seem odd and weird when you first start wearing them, but soon you stop noticing them, and it feels odd and weird when you don't wear them

            Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!

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            • S S Senthil Kumar

              Mawi Ramos wrote:

              Just try it on for about 27 days.

              Why 27?

              Regards Senthil [MVP - Visual C#] _____________________________ My Home Page |My Blog | My Articles | My Flickr | WinMacro

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              Dalek Dave
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              That's when the bills start coming in and take your mind off the ring! :-D

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              • R Rob Philpott

                I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                CPallini
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                I have no wedding ring, since I really hate rings (have a wedding bracelet though). Anyway I don't wear the bracelet often (my wife, thankfully, does't care much about). :)

                If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
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                • S Stuart Dootson

                  If I were getting married, I'd have the same problem as you - I don't wear a watch and I wouldn't want to wear a ring. My Dad never wore one (nor my Grandad) - I didn't realise until I was quite old that it wasn't just women who wore wedding rings.

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                  Glad to hear I'm not alone in my opinion then. It looks like I have no choice however...

                  Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                  • R Rob Philpott

                    I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                    Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                    Garth J Lancaster
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                    congrats for/on the upcoming nuptuals :-) maybe there's middle ground - maybe wear the ring on a leather thong around your neck .. or something - it would still show your better half you care enough 'g'

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                    • B benjymous

                      It's the same as wearing glasses - they seem odd and weird when you first start wearing them, but soon you stop noticing them, and it feels odd and weird when you don't wear them

                      Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!

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                      hairy_hats
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                      benjymous wrote:

                      soon you stop noticing them, and it feels odd and weird when you don't wear them

                      I can barely see the end of my nose without them so I notice pretty quickly if I'm not wearing them!

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                      • R Rob Philpott

                        I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                        Tom Deketelaere
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                        Take the middle road and don't wear it around your finger but on a chain (golden or not) around your neck. My brother does the same, and I will (one day hopefully :) ). I can't stand the feeling just as I can't stand the feeling of a watch. But as said before it's a habit I'm sure if I was to wear a watch after a month I wouldn't notice it anymore.

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                        • M Mustafa Ismail Mustafa

                          Like you, I'm completely not into jewelry and also like your father, my father never wore a ring. The first time I put the ring on my right finger (engaged) it felt super awkward, unnatural and I'd keep forgetting it places. Then it got to be habit. Then the same thing happened all over again when I put the ring on my left hand (married). Its been a almost 2 years now and I still take off my ring when I wash,shower etc and when I code. If it'll make her happy, you can try? It won't kill you, at least that's the mentality I approached it with. :shrug:

                          Don't forget to vote if the response was helpful


                          Sig history "dad" Ishmail-Samuel Mustafa "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance" Ali Ibn Abi Talib

                          Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

                          I now think of you as Mr. T! - Trollslayer

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                          Simon P Stevens
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                          Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:

                          when I code

                          Yeah, I often take mine off to code too. It's weird, I think it's to do with the flexibility of the finger.

                          Simon

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                            Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:

                            when I code

                            Yeah, I often take mine off to code too. It's weird, I think it's to do with the flexibility of the finger.

                            Simon

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                            Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                            Simon Stevens wrote:

                            It's weird, I think it's to do with the flexibility of the finger.

                            That's how I feel. Its like something is holding down the finger and the feeling lingers for a few minutes after I take it off, but then its back to normal. Mind you, its all in your head [or at least mine is anyway]. There is absolutely no difference in typing speed whatsoever.

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                            Sig history "dad" Ishmail-Samuel Mustafa "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance" Ali Ibn Abi Talib

                            Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

                            I now think of you as Mr. T! - Trollslayer

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                            • R Rob Philpott

                              Thanks for the reply. It looks like I will be wearing one!

                              Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                              Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                              Best of luck mate :) Don't worry, its the end of the world!

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                              Sig history "dad" Ishmail-Samuel Mustafa "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance" Ali Ibn Abi Talib

                              Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

                              I now think of you as Mr. T! - Trollslayer

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                              • R Rob Philpott

                                I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                                Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                It sounds like she needs reassurance about things, maybe if you can get her to talk about that (without getting mauled in the process!). Good luck. Elaine :rose:

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                                • M Mustafa Ismail Mustafa

                                  Simon Stevens wrote:

                                  It's weird, I think it's to do with the flexibility of the finger.

                                  That's how I feel. Its like something is holding down the finger and the feeling lingers for a few minutes after I take it off, but then its back to normal. Mind you, its all in your head [or at least mine is anyway]. There is absolutely no difference in typing speed whatsoever.

                                  Don't forget to vote if the response was helpful


                                  Sig history "dad" Ishmail-Samuel Mustafa "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance" Ali Ibn Abi Talib

                                  Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

                                  I now think of you as Mr. T! - Trollslayer

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                                  Simon P Stevens
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                                  Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:

                                  Mind you, its all in your head [or at least mine is anyway]. There is absolutely no difference in typing speed whatsoever.

                                  Yeah, I agree. I know I don't type any faster, it's just uncomfortable sometimes. It kind of rubs the other fingers.

                                  Simon

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                                  • D Dalek Dave

                                    Rob Philpott wrote:

                                    I will just do as instructed on the day, I think that's the safest approach.

                                    When I was 'Organising' my wedding I had a simple approach, let the mothers and the bride get on with it, my job was just to hand over increasingly large amounts of money and wait to be told where and when to be. I chose the Men's outfits and the menu, selected My ring and picked a bit of music, that was it! It was a great day! It is the best way, trust me! :)

                                    ------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke

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                                    Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    When I was 'Organising' my wedding I had a simple approach, let the mothers and the bride get on with it, my job was just to hand over increasingly large amounts of money and wait to be told where and when to be.

                                    Safest as well! I did the exact thing. I didn't even complain when it became over budget, not even a peep.

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    I chose the Men's outfits and the menu, selected My ring and picked a bit of music, that was it!

                                    Lucky, I chose one song, Elton John's the way you look tonight, part of the menu and that's it. I didn't even pick my suit!

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    It was a great day!

                                    It sure was! :D

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                                    Sig history "dad" Ishmail-Samuel Mustafa "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance" Ali Ibn Abi Talib

                                    Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

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                                    • R Rob Philpott

                                      I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                                      Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                      Is wearing a ring such a big deal? You soon get used to it and trust me, before long you won't even notice it's there. If you love you other half then surely wearing a ring to keep her sweet is small beer?

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                                      • B benjymous

                                        It's the same as wearing glasses - they seem odd and weird when you first start wearing them, but soon you stop noticing them, and it feels odd and weird when you don't wear them

                                        Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!

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                                        Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                                        I had the worst vision possible short of being blind. So it was terrible not having my glasses on. Then I went ahead and did a Lasik operation and thankfully, now I have perfect vision but at first, it felt really weird not putting on my glasses.

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                                        Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote: Keep it up. Fool.

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                                        • R Rob Philpott

                                          I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.

                                          Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                          I always remember a story I heard while on course as a company safety rep. The instructor said you should NEVER wear any type of ring and told us of a guy who, when his ring got hooked when jumping over a wire fence, had his ring finger ripped off. Maybe you can run that one past your other half. Cheers, Brett PS: Still wearing my wedding ring though, I just avoid jumping over fences !

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