Keep choice on both sides#
Discuss when you would like to use a ring, and when you would rather not. Work, meetings, exercise, or time alone can all make an interruption unwelcome.
Do not use device behavior to infer affection#
Networks, battery levels, phone state, and habits can affect an experience. A missing picture or reply is not enough to establish whether someone cares. Ask directly when you need to understand what is happening.
Revisit the agreement#
After some time, compare which moments felt good and which created pressure. Allow less frequent use, a pause or a change in meaning whenever either person wants it.