Let's say you want to marry someone, but they don't want a ring. This would be because the person doesn't ever wear rings, not wanting to draw attention to their hands (long story, just know that hand-oriented things are out). What other options are there for a wedding token? Are there cool options from cultures that do not have the wedding ring as part of their history? Any non-hand-based suggestions are welcome.
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 37 answers

A late 30s divorced guy: Should I commit to one person or continue to go on dates? It's long and complicated, as always. [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

Am I that stereotypical "afraid to commit" male, or am I just being cautious about a relationship I care about? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 28 answers

Should marriage even be a hard question? Are there people for whom it was who end up very happy together? [more inside]
posted by namespan on May 8, 2009 - 32 answers

How do i tell her not to see him anymore? explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by oviedo on Mar 21, 2009 - 32 answers

Relationship over-analyzers: how did you get over the need to worry about your relationship so much? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2009 - 10 answers

What does it all mean?! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2009 - 13 answers

When you consider marriage, do you have a time frame? Not for the ceremony, mind you, duration of the bond itself. [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson on Jan 10, 2009 - 62 answers

Should I seriously consider a long-term relationship/having children with someone who seems to have a mild case of Asperger's? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 - 15 answers

In serious, long-term relationships, how have you dealt with nagging doubts? How have you sorted through those doubts and then either set them aside and committed yourself, or decided to end things? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2008 - 18 answers

How would you choose between leaving a girl after 5 years that you could be happy with in marriage, but who doesn’t want to wait for you, in order to follow your dream of checking out day to day life in the country you were born. Fear of regret and resentment later in life a big factor here.(long explanation follows) [more inside]
posted by talljamal on Aug 20, 2008 - 19 answers

What jobs are (relatively) okay to leave after a short time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm hoping to find a pdf or image of the old Shearson Lehman/American Express ad featuring the following quotation: "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions that speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time, year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of, the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism." So far google has failed me, anyone happen to have it lying around? Or know any more information? (e.g. what magazine(s) it appeared in? What year?)
posted by hihowareyou on Jul 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Is my relationship going nowhere? And how might I go about asking him what his intentions are without freaking him out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 - 30 answers

In an average relationship, how often and how intensely do people express their love for each other (in private)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 - 28 answers

Should I give up getting back together with her? [more inside]
posted by cincinnatus c on Jan 21, 2008 - 37 answers

I can't commit to anything. Please help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 16, 2008 - 23 answers

My wife had a months-long affair and I've given her another chance. Any suggestions for getting rid of these awful feelings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2007 - 51 answers

How can I get over my fear of commitment? And what are some ways of dealing with the fear that I am somehow "settling" in this relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2007 - 34 answers

Is it possible to recalibrate my thinking/expectations to accept the circumstances of casual dating? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Feb 28, 2007 - 18 answers

Relationshipfilter: My 5month girlfriend suddenly realized she needs space to grow on her own, outside of a serious relationship. How the hell do I do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2006 - 30 answers

I'm in a polyamorous relationship. It isn't enough. [more inside]
posted by Bora Horza Gobuchul on Aug 31, 2006 - 41 answers

Can I talk my boyfriend out of cold feet? Should I even try? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 6, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm about to end what is a very good relationship overall... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2005 - 37 answers

How do you help somoene terrified of committment get through their fears and into the relationship you think you both were meant for?

This might just be a general "what's the best way to approach someone with emotional baggage" question; be sympathetic, caring and understanding or trying to help them get over it? I know what it is that causes this for him/her but I don't know how to best make them understand I'm not trying to "fix" them when I approach it.
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2004 - 10 answers