DEAR ABBY: I am writing on behalf of a widowed friend. I noticed that she is no longer wearing her wedding rings. When I asked her why, she said she was told that it is not proper for a widow or widower to continue to wear wedding rings. Could such a thing really be true? -- PATRICIA IN SEVERNA PARK, MD.
DEAR PATRICIA: No. Widowed people may continue to wear their wedding rings as long as they wish. However, when they are ready to entertain the idea of dating again, they either remove the wedding ring(s) or switch them to the right hand.