I am with Rachael. Wear your anniversary ring with pride. I have never taken off my wedding ring, while my H hasn't worn his in years. I hope that some day he will - but for now, I have it on the dresser in our bedroom.
Sounds like you guys resolved the misunderstanding. Good for you for talking about it. I'm not into name calling either, but if it slipped out, it must have been for a reason.
Kissing and hugging on New Years? Me and my H too (and a little )- now if he would just come home!
Keep up the great work...you guys give us all hope!
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"Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative..."
)- now if he would just come home! 
