DEAR ABBY: I am in my mid-60s. My wife and I were married 38 years. She died a year ago.
I know it is customary for women to wear their wedding rings after their husband's death, but should men continue wearing their wedding bands?
Although I do not want to offend my children and in-laws by removing my ring, on the other hand, I do not want to appear foolish for continuing to wear it when I am no longer married.
What is proper under these circumstances? -- WONDERING WIDOWER IN WISCONSIN
DEAR WONDERING: When a widow or widower is ready to begin dating again, the wedding rings usually are removed or transferred to the right hand. Since it has been a year since your wife's death, if you wish to remove yours, no one will criticize you for it.