Do what makes you comfortable. Grieving takes time. When and if you're ready for companionship again, you may consider removing it but understand that you do your wife no dishonour by removing the band as your vows have been completed.
Part of me thinks she would have kept it in if the roles were reversed. She was a very hard catch for me at the time, and very understanding of me. I honestly always thought she was a saint in a way for being able to fix so many of my flaws, and make me so happy. She taught me everything i know about confidence and self esteem. And yet here i am, flaws and all, and back to being alone
sorry pal. she wouldnt have
It's especially unfortunate that you are going through this while churches and support groups are shuttered, but I encourage you to seek out the fellowship of others going through what you are. At a minimum, I would look into whether your employer offers counselling via your benefits. Losing a spouse is an especially traumatic event that shouldn't be navigated alone.
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