#aromantic ring

[lavendertortoise12]

totally forgot to post this on my actual blog and not just in the aros and aces community lmao

anyway I think my homophobic mom might have unknowingly got me a aromantic ring 💀

[greanoz]

Just realized Lysandre has Aro Ring

[neptune-scythe]

summoning Aromantics

Where y'all get your white rings?

I got my ace ring from Etsy but that shit supports Isr@el so we ain't doing that again, and I cannot find a good looking white ring anywhere that isn't silicone or ceramic

like I want something that looks a lil nicer than that but I can't find anything

which tbh what I really want is one of those rings that says "till death" as a spite for amatonormativity and belief that marriage is a requirement for happiness or whatever, and people's favourite aphobic argument of "you just haven't found the right person yet" like no bitch we aromantic till death

but I can't find one ಠ⁠︵⁠ಠ

[aro-absol]

Aro Ring Guide for closeted folk

How to justify your specific ring choices without coming out

If you still live with your parents and can not buy an aro ring without them knowing, they might ask you why exactly it has to be a white ring on the left middle finger. Also works for friends and acquaintances that you cannot or do not want to come out to.

This is what I did when I bought my aro ring and my parents started asking questions.

Just because it worked for me doesn't mean there's a guarantee it'll work for you as well. You know your situation better than me. Be safe!

Why a ring?

This will probably be easier if you're a girl (or your parents think you are), as it is more socially acceptable for women to accessorize than it is for men. However, throughout history it was common for powerful men to wear rings as a symbolism for power and wealth. It also can be a great way for self-expression.

Why the left hand?

If you're right-handed: The left hand is your non-dominant hand. You could say it makes you uncomfortable to wear a ring on your dominant hand because it can be hindering in day to day tasks such as holding a pen.

If you're left-handed: You can say that you like wearing a ring on your dominant hand better because it is more visible. You use your dominant hand more often and therefore more people will notice your ring. Alternatively, if you're wearing a watch (which is typically worn on the non dominant side), you can say you want a more balanced out look so you wear the ring on the opposite hand. This is what many style guides literally recommend when it comes to wearing rings.

Why white?

If you have light skin: You can say that you prefer a ring color that doesn't clash so much with your skin. You want a ring but you like to keep it more subtle. Admittedly, this works better if you're not wearing any other rings. If they ask you why you didn't choose a colorful ring, you can say that you want to be able to wear it with any outfit and don't want to worry about the colors of your clothes clashing with the color of the ring.

If you have dark skin: You can say you want a ring that stands out to your skin. Because if you buy a ring and wear it, you want people to notice. And white is more obvious on your skin than black or a dark metal. If they ask you why you didn't choose a colorful ring, you can say that you want to be able to wear it with any outfit and don't want to worry about the colors of your clothes clashing with the color of the ring.

And if you're somewhere in between, you can always say that you want some contrast to your skin but not too much.

Why the middle finger?

According to some websites I found (x/x/x/x), a ring on the middle finger doesn't really have an assigned meaning. Rings on the middle finger are mostly a fashion statement, apparently. Although a ring on the middle finger might symbolize power, balance and stability. But all in all, nothing that'll make your parents suspicious. I do not know how reliable those sources actually are but they are the first things to come up when you search for the meaning of rings on the middle finger online.

However, googling "white ring left middle finger" leads to aro rings! If you think your parents might google that, be careful!

Other search engines might not give you aro ring results in the top results. (For example, Ecosia does not.)

I hope this helps some of y'all!

[mistyhare]

i <3 my aro ring

[cryptic-science]

DR. FEELGOOD

(rbs okay, click for better quality)

[lilaromon]

Aro Ring vs Pear° Ring

Ok so just a heads up to my fellow aros! There is this company called pear° trying to do this social expirement.. so what’s the issue? They are using these light greenish blue ring that can easily be mistaken for white if you are not paying attention, it goes on your middle finger. So I thought I’d spread the word to make sure we are paying attention and not mistaking someone who is single and ready to mingle for someone who is aromantic. (Personally wish they chose a different color or went with a bracelet instead)

If you’re aro-spec and do want to participate in their expirement, then that’s not big deal (and good for you). Just wanted to give a heads up to those who are not interested to look out for this lol

[driedlavenders]

I WANT TO GET AN ARO RING

Thats all.