PIB, I really like Betsey's comment about this being a healing wound in the itchy stage. So go get that bandaid.
Just another comment on the ring thing. It seems that to some of us that darn ring is so important as a symbol of M and commitment. To others, the symbol isn't important. Not that that person isn't committed to M, just that the ring isn't preceived in the same way.
When you can't make a decision because you are torn between your heart and your head, listen to the half with the brain.