DEAR ABBY: My husband never wears his wedding ring. In fact, he wears jewelry only when going out. I’ve brought this to his attention many times over the years. Most recently, I noticed he donned all his “going-out jewelry” with another ring on his right ring finger. It’s as if he consciously chose to wear all the jewelry except the wedding ring.

I have noticed this many times and have questioned it. His answer is always, “I can’t wear it with what I do for a living.” Abby, he works in an office by day and drives a boat in his spare time. Please help me clarify this. — INCOMPREHENSIBLE IN NEW JERSEY

DEAR INCOMPREHENSIBLE: I’ll try. If I had to guess, this is happening because your husband doesn’t want to be easily recognized as married.

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