The New Fad: Divorce Rings!

In many cultures, married couples wear wedding rings—an outward display of their commitment to each other. Now, in our brave new world where lawlessness abounds and the love of many grows cold (Matthew 24:12), some women are celebrating “freedom” from what they view as the shackles of marriage by wearing “divorce rings” (The Guardian, January 20, 2026). British Vogue magazine recently published an article on this new social statement, which is becoming not only a trend, but a booming market (January 16, 2026). “Divorce ring parties” are on the rise—occasions where divorced women come together to celebrate their freedom. As one woman declared, these parties make divorce “fun”! Another woman commented concerning her divorce ring, “It reminds me that I trusted myself when it mattered.”

Divorce is almost always a tragic event that leaves heartache, devastation, and emotional scars, often for generations. God notes that “it covers one’s garment with violence” (Malachi 2:16), saying plainly that He “hates divorce.” Yet modern societies now celebrate this tragic situation. The Eternal warned through the prophet Isaiah that both ancient Israel and the modern nations descended from it would “call evil good, and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Such is the case with “divorce rings.” This confusion and the attempt to celebrate the termination of a marriage cannot fundamentally remove the pain and suffering experienced by all who are touched by divorce. One day, though, divorce will no longer occur—nor will the pain and suffering associated with it! You can learn about how to build a strong and resilient marriage by reading or listening to God’s Plan for Happy Marriage.