My first wedding ring was gold. It now resides on my keychain as a reminder of things gone bad and weakness of character on my part.
My new ring is black titanium steel. I love to look down at it when things are hard and the world wants me to take the easy road. Titanium steel. Not flexible. Not willing to take the path of least resistance. Not willing to toss away morality for the rush of the moment.
It reminds me of my wife and her tenacious grip on hard work and the realities of life. Love you babe.