Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Rings are sentimental for so many people. Not only is it a symbol of marriage, but it's a symbol of love between a couple, a symbol of their commitment. When someone wears a ring in that special place, people know they're taken. It's a gesture of respect to their significant other, to show off their relationship status, and brag that their partner bought them the ring. If someone were to take sentimental items from you, it's thievery. It's never okay to take other people's things, but to take something sentimental is just unethical.
This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, the original poster (OP) is a man who's lost his wife a few years ago to cancer. He still cherishes her, and to prove it, he has a keepsake – her wedding ring. He keeps it in a special place, and it's important to him that he has it. One day he notices it's gone, and then he sees his 17-year-old niece wearing it. You'll have to read the full story below for all the juicy details.