Seperated but still wearing a ring. Is it time to take it off?

[Anonymous]

We were married for 10+ years until we separated. She left to a new relationship. That was 5 years ago. We have kids together. Although at the time it was rough, we have remained closely connected as parents and friends. We're technically still married and I don't know if we would ever seek official divorce. I haven't been in any other relationship since we first got married. I still wear the wedding ring. I'm not fully sure why I haven't taken it off. I don't have any desires or hopes for the "marriage", I feel like I'm living a single's life. Part of me hopes to someday meet someone, though I don't think I would ever want to get married. If I take the ring off, am I deceiving girls out there? If I keep it on, I feel like I'm at least being honest that I'm not officially single but then it may be a deterrent to ever meet someone. I'd love to hear what girls think about that...

[Anonymous]

I would say take it off, because wearing a ring looks like commitment. If a respectable woman sees you with it, you won’t even get the potential to explain the technicalities of your situation, because she will immediately think you’re taken. As for not officially divorcing your wife, I’m not sure what holds you back, but it’s something you may want to consider in order to truly move on.

[darline19]

it is time to take it off, otherwise you have missed a lot of opportunities , it is okay if you're not ready, but at least you could get to know them first.