Ring Drama
Dear Dyke Whisperer, I love my girlfriend. She has given me a ring. I don’t wear rings because I’m a chef — and I don’t like rings. She’s REALLY upset because I don’t wear it all the time. What do I tell her? What do I do?
Upset in Vancouver
Dear Upset,
Wear it on a chain around your neck. Tell her, that way, you’re less likely to damage it because you wash your hands so much. You’re also less likely to lose it. That should satisfy a reasonable girlfriend. Now, you do realize that you’ll rarely be able to take the necklace off, right?
Do you like tattoos? If you do, suggest you both tattoo rings on your fingers. This will either appeal to her immensely or freak her out.
Rings are symbolic of a connection and commitment in a couple. The display of a ring indicates publicly that one is “taken.” Your girlfriend probably just wants that message conveyed. Maybe she’s a little insecure and that’s why she’s upset that you don’t wear the ring. She may need a little assurance from you; she may need a lot.
