Rethinking Traditions: Men and Engagement Rings

Do Men wear Engagement Rings?

The idea of men wearing engagement rings is a conversation I never expected to have.

Growing up, I always saw engagement rings as something women wore.

It was a symbol that they were spoken for, while men just went along for the ride until the wedding band. But when my own engagement came around, things got interesting.

One day, my fiancée turned to me and said, “So, are you getting an engagement ring too?”

Her question caught me off guard. I had never thought about it. “Wait, do men wear engagement rings?” I asked, confused.

She shrugged and replied, “Why not? It’s a symbol for both of us, isn’t it?”

Tradition vs. Modern Views

It’s true that traditionally, men don’t wear engagement rings.

For generations, it was the woman who got the sparkly rock, while men only wore a ring after the wedding. That’s how society functioned for years. But is that still the case today?

Society has shifted in countless ways, and what was once considered a “man’s role” or “woman’s role” has evolved. The question, “Do men wear engagement rings?” makes us wonder if we should reconsider old…