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  • yes thats exactly what i did. i gave them to my daughter when she turned 18.
  • Absolutely, I still have mine, for when my boys get married. Why should I get rid of them, I cant erase my past and act like it didnt happen.
  • Hey sweets, As funny as it sounds... Coming from the kids perspective- i am so glad that my parents kept a few things. As much as your not together anymore, it is a part of their history. How they came to be here... I treasure my things that i have...
  • I've kept mine..some day I will give them to my son, whose Dad gave them to me when we got married. I have no bad memories at all...a part of me will always love him because he gave me my son..simple as that! :)
  • When I got together with my Ex I had my wedding ring sized, and gave it to my daughter.
  • I have given my son my set from my first marriage for when he gets married.My second marriage,he just gave me a cheap band, I threw it in the Trukee River. I have my mothers wedding ring that I will give to my daughter when she gets married.
  • Well, I am still married, 23 years, but I would have to find my rings before I could pass them on, I know they are in the house somewhere, I think.
  • my mom did that for me. I have the ring my dad got her when they first got married. I would save it
  • No, I wouldn't, honestly. If she asked for them, I might reconsider. Of course, I don't have children, but I threw my wedding and engagement ring into the trash can after the divorce was final. Prior to that, they were in a rubbermaid tub full of his things. I didn't want the rings to become an issue in the property settlement of the divorce and not have them.
  • I would not get upset with her doing that. The ring represents the marriage that created the child. Even if that is the only positive thing to come out of the marriage, it means something.
  • Why would I be opposed? In fact, I hope my ex gives the rings to one of our sons to pass on to a future daughter-in-law. (We don't have any daughters.)
  • If my parents gave me a wedding ring that symbolized their marriage, I would probably keep it. However, I would probably not use it as my own. To me, it would symbolize my parents marriage. Not mine.
  • A keepsake of what will the rings be? A keepsake of a failed marriage? To remind her of what? The breakup? I wouldn't if I were you because it may cause friction between you and your new husband. He may ask why you kept them and wonder why you have if you really harbour no regrets (or thoughts of what might have been). Why not sell them and put the money in a bank account for her in the future? It doesn't have to be a trust fund, any account will do. Don't tell her until the day comes when there's something she wants and then you can surprise her. Besides which, as you have a new husband, it's not as if she will associate them with you or have much emotional attachment to them at all - how could she when she will never see you wearing them?
  • Yes and then she can decide later on to keep the stones and have them reset into something she likes. It doesn't have to have sentimental value to anyone, just something to pass on that was once mine.
  • Yeah, if I had a child from the marriage, sure. I don't see any reason not to. My husband kept his ring and gave it to his son.
  • Well do to you gave us Guys a chance to speak on this subject. I'll throw in my two cents. Heres the way I look at it Sweetcakes. It is a part of the child's life also. A part that may be looked at later in life as a Special time in her life. The item could be looked at as something with sentimental value. It may mean nothing to one person & the world to another. Only the family knows the true answer to this question. I would say as long as the Father & Daughter got along between each other. Then there would be no harm. But if the Father was the type who would harm his own Daughter in anyway. Then I would say that you may want to think twice, before re-opening up old wounds from the past. I just pray that there was & always will be a loving bound between them both. And as a Guy I don't think I would oppose to her doing such....Just my point of view tho...........Take care my FRIEND..........M.C.S.
  • Everybody seems so sure of that. I am not so sure I would. I am still fairly young and have never been married or have kids so I can't say for sure but I think in part it may depend on how the marriage ended. I am a tad superstitious so if the marriage ended badly I would feel like passing on my ring would pass on bad luck to my son or daughter. I do strongly believe in tradition so if I did keep the ring I would like to think I would pass it on but I would allow that to be my child's choice as to whether they wanted it.
  • Hmm, I have those rings right here, just keeping them in case someone comes to their senses!
  • No matter whose fault the honorable thing to do is to return the ring.
  • The past is as much a part of our lives as the future to come. So what makes my S/o happy also makes me happy.
  • Well it depends if your if your previous wife was the mother of your daughter then they shouldnt be apposed to it but if shes not i would definatley be.
  • Absolutely, keep it. your daughter will appreciate it. If your guy is worth keeping, he will understand.
  • I'm glad I found this question. I was going to pawn my ring today. I had thought bout giving it to my daughter but needed the money. I think i'll keep it now. The memories are more important than some extra cash to blow. Thanks!

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