"I-Don't-Need-a-Man-to-Buy-Me-a-Ring" Ring

After my divorce five years ago, the ring finger on my left hand felt naked. I could have rushed into another relationship for the sake of having someone. That didn't feel right any more than the divorce. 

The loss of the ring wasn't about losing a piece of jewelry. It wasn't a big flashy rock but a simple trio of diamonds that had belonged to his grandmother. The loss of the ring was about loss of commitment. That was the difficult part.

I decided to buy myself a ring. Actually, I bought myself three rings. It wasn't an engagement ring or wedding ring, but pretty cocktail rings with semi-precious stones I could wear on my left hand so I didn't feel so exposed. I called it my "I-Don't-Need-a-Man-to-Buy-Me-a-Ring" Ring.

As time passed, I didn't feel the need to wear one as often. One night I talked to a lady who was going through a break-up of her own. I gave her the ring I was wearing because sometimes other women need to be reminded that they don't have to have a man just to get a ring. What women really want isn't the ring but the commitment behind the ring.

My most recent break-up was a tough one because we were discussing marriage. He had mentioned growing old together. He had bought a ring. The commitment wasn't there. But God is always there. It's time to commit more to Him. He will never leave us or forsake us. 

And I'm going to buy myself another ring....maybe two.

Note: Both rings pictured above are available on ebay from aasilverlining. I am not trying to promote one seller over another. I am partial to the styles available from this seller. Please feel free to shop anywhere you like for a ring that makes you smile.