Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Culture--men and wedding rings--

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No, men who wear wedding rings are not necessarily non-gay; the decision to wear a wedding ring is a personal one that is not determined by sexual orientation:
Eng
agement rings
Many gay men wear engagement rings, and in some cases, both men in a gay couple wear an engagement ring. The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States has led to a significant increase in the number of men wearing engagement rings.
Wedding rings
Men's wedding rings are also more common than ever before. Many men wear a wedding ring to symbolize love and devotion. However, some men choose not to wear a wedding ring, and that's their decision.
Cultural traditions
Some men wear engagement rings to honor long-standing traditions from their home cultures. For example, in many Latin American countries, men wear engagement rings as a statement of their heritage.
Personal symbolism
Men wear rings for a multitude of reasons, ranging from fashion to personal symbolism.

This reviewer in Slate likes latest Murakami novel--the walled city--the walled garden.

https://slate.com/culture/2024/11/haruki-murakami-book-city-uncertain-walls-severance-review.html