Ali, not wearing my wedding ring was one of the worst signals I could ever give my wife about how I felt about our marriage. She never told me it hurt her that I didn't wear it all of the time. I think it did hurt her though. I would put it on only when we were going out together, otherwise it was off. I never did the "throw the ring move" because it was hardly ever there to take off. I wear a ring always now.
Before, it got so I couldn't wear it anymore (too small). She also couldn't wear hers. After 21 years we needed to have them resized which we never did. We are now wearing heirloom rings which fit us. I now wear a white gold ring with a sapphire that was my great-grand father's wedding ring. She wears a white gold ring with 3 diamonds (the stones are larger than W's wedding ring) which was my god mother's wedding ring. We basically have upgraded rings as well as upped the size.
I guess what I'm saying is if his ring is too small it may be a part of his not wearing it recently. You did mention about his hand swelling and a blister. You might suggest getting it resized if you think that might help him.
You know my mom has always said that men are truly the romantic sex. You can tell from those songs that your husband sings to you. It is true; guys really romanticize the way we think about our woman. It's just the kids and everyday stuff that gets in the way of showing that to our wives. But we never stop thinking of them in a romantic way, even if we have to just fantasize about it... Incurable romantic? I think YES.
