Claddagh why or why not?

[wildthing]

I have been going out with the same gal for the last 6 months. I tell you that I have not been happier.

I brought up a subject about a Claddagh ring for both of us. As a reminder of our growing relationship. The meaning of the Claddaugh Ring goes like this

On the right hand with the heart facing outward and a way from the body means not in a relationship
On the right hand with the heart facing inward toward the body means in a relationship

On the left hand with the heart facing outward and a way from the body means that they are engage.
On the left hand with the heart facing inward toward the body means they are married.

I'm thinking about doing this and starting this custom in my ingles group. I have also post this in the mature singles section and haven't got much of a responce. Since I see these rings on younger people I thought perhaps you all might want to give me some feed back .

 

[Inkachu]

It's a pleasant little Irish tradition, but honestly...it's more of a cultural thing that's a bit exclusive to Ireland. I think it's very sweet if you want to do that with your g/f but it seems a bit odd to suggest for a singles group, especially since it's not related to Christianity.

 

[explodingboy]

I don't think I'd be able to remember such complex finger ring directions..

I have enough trouble remember which is my left/right hand, let alone which way any rings are pointing.

 

[b.hopeful]

It sounds like you are using it as the equivalent of a promise ring.....so it makes sense. I think it's a sweet gesture.....it says you are more than casually dating but not ready to be engaged. Nothing wrong with a tangible symbol of that,imo.

 

[crishmael]

I see nothing wrong with it, and it's an interesting cultural thing. Win, win in my eyes.

 

[Aino]

I think it sound just wonderful. I'd go for it.

 

[BarelyBreathing]

I don't think I'd be able to remember such complex finger ring directions..

I have enough trouble remember which is my left/right hand, let alone which way any rings are pointing.

Tee hee hee. I was just imaging a whole comedy of errors where he forgets which hand/direction and puts his on his left facing out, while hers is on her right facing in. She sees his on his left and thinks he is hinting at something more, so she happily moves hers to her left facing out. Later, he realizes his mistake and sticks his on his right, still facing out (as he forgets to flip it in) and next thing you know she is in tears thinking he broke up with her.

 

[Wren]

It's a pleasant little Irish tradition, but honestly...it's more of a cultural thing that's a bit exclusive to Ireland. I think it's very sweet if you want to do that with your g/f but it seems a bit odd to suggest for a singles group, especially since it's not related to Christianity.

Those are my thoughts, as well. I'm not Irish, so I would be surprised to be in a singles group where it was suggested that we wear claddagh rings, although I imagine it's a cool thing for people who do have Irish heritage. If there were rings that had special meaning for Christianity, not purity rings but something like the claddagh rings, I'd understand the suggestion to wear them.

 

[gzt]

Is it really a common thing to do even in Ireland? I think it's really more marketing than a common Irish cultural practice, but I'm not Irish and don't know many. Here's an easier way to do things: give a girl a ring when you ask her to marry you, wear wedding rings once you're married. It involves a lot less spending.

 

[wildthing]

It sounds like you are using it as the equivalent of a promise ring.....so it makes sense. I think it's a sweet gesture.....it says you are more than casually dating but not ready to be engaged. Nothing wrong with a tangible symbol of that,imo.

Correct on that point. It will be used as that plus I'll have one too. The singles group that i'm with some of the gals once they learn that your dating someone they start hang around a bit too much.

I see nothing wrong with it, and it's an interesting cultural thing. Win, win in my eyes.

Thanks!

I think it sound just wonderful. I'd go for it.

Again thanks!

Tee hee hee. I was just imaging a whole comedy of errors where he forgets which hand/direction and puts his on his left facing out, while hers is on her right facing in. She sees his on his left and thinks he is hinting at something more, so she happily moves hers to her left facing out. Later, he realizes his mistake and sticks his on his right, still facing out (as he forgets to flip it in) and next thing you know she is in tears thinking he broke up with her.

That would be interesting comedy of errors. But I don't think it would happen in this case. But I will keep ya all informed.

Those are my thoughts, as well. I'm not Irish, so I would be surprised to be in a singles group where it was suggested that we wear claddagh rings, although I imagine it's a cool thing for people who do have Irish heritage. If there were rings that had special meaning for Christianity, not purity rings but something like the claddagh rings, I'd understand the suggestion to wear them.

I'm German but the idea of wearing rings with a ruin (I'll need to check the spelling)on them is not something I'm interested in doing.

 

[BarelyBreathing]

I'm German but the idea of wearing rings with a ruin (I'll need to check the spelling)on them is not something I'm interested in doing.

Do you mean "rune"? To my knowledge the claddagh is not a rune.

 

[Wren]

I'm German, too (well mostly German). I just looked up "runes" and I think that look would make for an awesome ring, but not so much as an alternative to a claddagh ring.

 

[Thunder Peel]

I find Ring Pops to be more romantic (and tasty) but hey, whatever floats your boat.

 

[wildthing]

Do you mean "rune"? To my knowledge the claddagh is not a rune.

Correct in spelling and correct in saying claddagh is not rune.


At this point it looks like what ever floats my and my Gf's boat is it.

 

[ceh85]

Personally I know I'd end up putting it on the wrong way all the time But if, unlike me, your girlf would remember it sounds like a nice idea.

 

[wildthing]

Personally I know I'd end up putting it on the wrong way all the time But if, unlike me, your girlf would remember it sounds like a nice idea.

Thanks for the comment. I just think it's a good thing to show. At this point in the relationship I like it. Also having it does not in anyway rule out an engagement ring. The Chaddagh rings over here sell for well under $50.00 that's for a sterling silver one.

 

[ido]

I don't really have an opinion either way about the Claddagh rings, but I wanted to congratulate you on the budding relationship.

 

[welshman]

In Wales we have "love spoons" lol

 

[bluelime2]

I like the idea. I think it's nice to have something a little more concrete if you're in a serious relationship but not yet engaged.

 

[citizenthom]

I think this is a bad idea for two reasons. First, it's a bad idea for the same reason "promise rings" are a bad idea: she (and maybe you) will start viewing it as a symbol of something it's not. You're not engaged. She shouldn't wear a ring that even suggests engagement till you are engaged.

Second, you mentioned doing this with your singles' group, and I think that's an even worse idea. Something like that could quickly morph into a hurtful "status symbol" that makes people without Sigs feel even worse, a constant visual reminder of what they already feel makes them inferior to everyone else.

Sorry to be a party-pooper here.