I think it's alright for HP to remove his ring. Early on in situations, I believe there is a significant amount of fear in us, that we try to calculate our every move. Sometimes we do fine, and sometimes we stumble. The stumbling is inevitable. We learn as we go.
I wouldn't put too much weight into HP removing his ring. I'm more interested in the changes that he is making within himself. Not necessarily for his W, but for himself. Kinda like the oxygen mask in a plane. You put your oxygen on, before putting it on your child. Same thing with his marriage.
The ring will not make or break his sitch. The changes that he is making within himself will be the difference. At the very least, he will get himself to a happy place that is not dependent on the outcome of his sitch.
Hope this makes sense.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa