Reader Seeks Advice on Disposing of Old Wedding Ring, Sparks Humorous Discussion

Amy Dickinson suggests hiring a Hobbit to dispose of the ring, reflecting on the emotional weight of material objects.

A reader sought advice from Amy Dickinson on what to do with a wedding ring from a previous marriage, sparking a humorous discussion.
The reader's current wife found the old wedding ring and suggested taking it to a pawn shop, but the reader is hesitant due to the ring's symbolic significance.
Amy humorously suggested hiring a Hobbit to dispose of the ring, reflecting on the emotional weight of material objects.
Alternatives such as transforming the ring into a charm or throwing it into a creek were proposed as symbolic acts of letting go.
The discussion highlights the complexity of dealing with objects from past relationships and the search for meaningful ways to move on.