The public is curious about why Donald Trump does not wear his wedding rings. But he is not the only husband who refuses to wear wedding rings, famous men like Prince William, Will Smith, and Jay-Z also do the same thing.
Donald Trump wedded three times, starting in 1977. He first tied the knot with Ivana Trump and had three kids with her, namely: Don Jr, Ivanka, and Eric. More than a decade later, though, they separated and filed for divorce.
It did not take too long before the real estate mogul tied the knot again. As recalled, he started his relationship with Marla Maples while he was still with his first wife. In 1993, however, they sealed their relationship and married each other at the Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom in New York City.
Unlike his first marriage, the second one did not last that long. Four years after their wedding, they separated, as well, and finalized the divorce in 1999.
Amid the finalization of his divorce, Donald Trump met the then-Melania Knauss. They dated for a while before marrying each other in 2005.
In most of his marriages, reports said that Trump refused to wear wedding rings. This became a popular subject among the public following his inauguration in 2017, according to Grazia.
The publication noted that he has never addressed the talks about the matter. But, experts have shared different opinions as to why he does not wear wedding rings.
Speaking to the Daily Express, expert Jodi Smith explained that the decision to wear wedding rings or not should be an agreement between the couple. She described wedding rings as "symbolic," adding that other couples even place "more value" on this aspect of the union.
Donald Trump is not the only husband, though, who prefers not to wear a wedding ring. Similar to his case, Prince William of the British Royal Family, also chooses not to wear any wedding band.
Royal aides and sources, reportedly, said that his decision is purely out of "personal preference." As it happens, he is not a fan of jewelry, and he has never worn any.
The publication asserted that this might, also, be the same reason why Trump does not wear wedding rings. He, however, wore one in the past during his marriage to Marla Maples.
The New York Times released a list of famous men who do not wear wedding rings. Aside from Donald Trump and Prince William, the list includes Will Smith and Jay-Z, who are married to Jada Pinkett Smith and Beyoncé, respectively.
Psychotherapist Jeanne Safer claimed, however, that choosing not to wear wedding bands is a "statement." She said that this may "unconsciously signal" others the availability for "adultery," either in reality or fantasy.