Why does Claire still wear Frank's ring?

Claire cared for this man who had been a solid part of her life from her teenage years. That ring was the connection to Frank and the love they once shared together. It was the link to the feelings she would always have of him, and most were certainly positive.
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Why does Claire wear Frank's ring on her left hand?

"...... The Church of England chose the left hand because it was the opposite of what Catholics did. The reason I was told wedding bands were worn on the left hand was the left hand was closer to the heart.
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How did Claire get Frank's ring back?

The Fiery Cross

Furious, first for Jamie's gambling and then that he would even ask for her ring, Claire gives him both of her rings. Jamie ends up winning, and returns the rings to Claire.
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Does Claire love Jamie more than Frank?

As viewers will know, Claire does return to Frank for her safety before eventually going back into the past to be with Jamie. However, it is never explicitly stated whether Frank or Jamie loved her more in the series.
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Why do Scots wear wedding ring on right hand?

In certain religions, wedding rings are worn on the right because right symbolizes goodness and the link to god. In addition, the left hand is closer to the heart, allowing wedding rings also to be worn on the left as a sign of eternal and sincere love.
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What finger do you wear your divorce ring on?

Since divorce rings are still relatively rare, you can wear this on any finger, although many people put it on the ring finger of their left hand to take the place of the marriage band.
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Can a widow continue to wear her wedding ring?

Many surviving partners continue to wear their ring after their spouse's death until it feels right for them to take it off. Other people may choose to bury their wedding ring with their spouses in the casket. Some hold on to their ring and gift it to a family member as a family heirloom.
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Why does Claire sleep with John GREY?

John had insisted Claire marry him for protection and told her it was the "last service" he could carry out for Jamie. The pair were married at John's home and as a wedding gift, he gave her a large case of medical equipment. They ended up sleeping together and started to form a closer bond for the next few months.
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Why does Dougal marry Claire?

Convinced she was hiding something, he put a warrant out for her arrest, which left her stuck with very few options. As a result, Dougal made the decision Claire had to be married off to Jamie to allow her to be free in a political loophole.
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Why does Jamie's ghost visit Claire?

Some think Jamie's spirit (but not his body) traveled to through time to guide Claire to him; others suggest Jamie had a near-death experience after the Battle of Culloden, and that's why his ghost is 25 when he appears to Frank.
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What happened to Claire's first wedding ring from Jamie?

Claire wasn't physically hurt, but she was threatened by Bonnet and he did want to take her rings. To prevent that, Claire tried to swallow them, but only succeeded in saving the gold band given to her by Frank. The other ring, Jamie's ring, was snatched by Bonnet, despite Claire's efforts.
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Why did Claire give Jamie her rings?

To signify their love, Jamie crafts Claire a homemade wedding ring out of the key to their home in Lallybroch. However, the former WWII nurse is still technically married to her husband from the future, Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies). READ MORE: Sam Heughan: Will Sam Heughan be the next James Bond?
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Does Jamie get the treasure back?

He told Jamie about a treasure hidden on an island, which was being guarded by a 'white witch' and it gave Jamie hope Claire was alive. He escaped the prison and swam to the island hoping to find his 'heart'. He didn't, but noticed the McKenzie family crest carved into a stone and found the 'treasure' behind it.
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Why does Claire never take off Frank's ring?

“Because it's a testament to Claire and how deep her feelings are that she's like, 'I'm not taking either of these off to make either one of you guys feel better, because if you love me, you've got to love the part of me and accept the part of me that loved someone else deeply. ' Or she would be shallow person.”
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What two husbands did Claire lose on Outlander?

Jamie was dead to Claire during Outlander Season 3

It's easy to see how she would mean him considering he was killed in a car accident during the third season. The other husband was Jamie. Sure, he's alive with her now, but when she was in the 20th century for 20 years, he was dead to her.
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What key was Claire's ring made of in Outlander?

Is there significance to it? (note I have only read Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, and am about halfway through Voyager). Example - on TV, her ring is the second of 3 conditions Jamie required for their wedding, and was given to her during the ceremony. It was fashioned from a key to Lallybroch.
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Is Fergus Claire's ancestor?

In the 18th century, Claire winds up married to James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser, of Clan Fraser of Lovat. They have several children: Faith, who doesn't survive birth; an adopted son named Fergus; and a daughter, Brianna.
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Why is Black Jack Randall obsessed with Jamie?

Black Jack seemed obsessed with Jamie after first raiding his home at Lallybroch where the Scotsman stood up for himself and his sister Jenny (Laura Donnelly). He then inflicted horrific injuries on Jamie after he administered a second flogging while the Highlander was still recovering from an earlier whipping.
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Does Dougal get Laoghaire pregnant?

Unable to sleep, Claire heads to Colum's library to borrow a book, and ends up eavesdropping on a conversation between Colum and Dougal. She discerns that Dougal has gotten Laoghaire pregnant.
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Does Jamie sleep with Lord John?

Claire, remembering a similar anniversary gift Jamie had given to her a decade earlier, faints. A week after her marriage to Lord John, she and John drunkenly sleep together. The following morning, both talk about Jamie and admit they are using each other to connect with Jamie's memory.
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Does Willie find out Jamie is his father?

He is also angry with his stepfather, who has been lying to him for years. William meets Jane Pocock in a brothel in Philadelphia in June 1778, shortly after he learns—to his horror—that Jamie Fraser is his father.
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Why is Claire jealous of John GREY?

It's only when Claire sees the sapphire and realizes what Jamie really means to John that her attitude changes. She becomes jealous for no reason. She finally realizes that John is just like her and Frank's relationship.
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How long are you considered a widow?

Read on to learn more about the qualified widow or widower filing status. Qualifying Widow (or Qualifying Widower) is a filing status that allows you to retain the benefits of the Married Filing Jointly status for two years after the year of your spouse's death.
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What is widow syndrome?

The widowhood effect is a phenomenon in which older people who have lost a spouse have an increased risk of dying themselves. 1 Research suggests that this risk is highest during the first three months following the death of a spouse.
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What does wearing a wedding ring on the right hand mean?

If a husband gives his wife a right-hand ring, it symbolizes a renewal of wedding vows or anniversaries. They may also serve as promise rings for dedicated partners or those taking a vow of chastity.
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