When you are engaged, the woman gets to wear this magical engagement ring everyone wants to see. The man has no way of showing people he is engaged without telling them himself. That is okay, though, because at the wedding ceremony, he will receive a wedding band of his own to show the world he has captured the most wonderful woman he has ever met. When a couple decides to get married, they are making a decision that will not only affect their lives, but also affect the lives of their friends and family members. It is very important for these people to get along because later in life, if you have children, you will definitely want them to have a healthy relationship with their aunts, uncles and grandparents.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="250"] Artcarved Mens Wedding Band Collection[/caption] There are some things you should definitely discuss with your partner before getting engaged or married. Exchanging wedding bands is a very big deal and should not be taken lightly. This is the person with whom you will be next to for the rest of your life. You should certainly be on the same page when it comes to subjects such as children, methods of raising them, religion and manners. This is why they say people with similar backgrounds usually end up together. If one person comes from a very wealthy family who attends fancy fundraisers and has vacation home in Greece, they may not feel comfortable around someone who never finished college and hangs out in bars all the time. Drinking is another thing with which you must be on the same page. Some people do not drink at all while other people drink entirely too much. People who drink too much are exhausting to be around and are unstable. They will not be able to provide your family with the solid structure and stability it needs in order to withstand the tests time will inevitably bring to your table. Exchanging wedding bands is a lot more than planning a wedding ceremony and party for your friends. It means truly opening up your heart, mind and soul to another human being. It means sharing the good times with the bad and being a source of strength and support no matter what is going on in your life. Diamond wedding bands are a symbol of security, happiness and most of all, love. If you can find someone with whom to share your life, consider yourself a very lucky individual!