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[Shards]

If it doesn't ward them off you can always say you're marrying a dangerously jealous army sniper like I do.
I've mastered the art of making that outlandish statement sound 100% true and nonchalant.

I've also used Karate instructor, sword maker, and prison guard.
I love being a bullshitter.

My girl can actually use this dodge.

Well, almost. Her folks don't like the idea of us being so serious so soon, so she as an engagement necklace, instead of a ring, so we can be subtle about it.

My life plan does include becoming a marine at some point during college, so she can actually tell creeps about her jealous marine fiancee.

Also, I do apologize for my gender. I can see how much being hit on by creeps would suck.

[ShinyGreenApple]

I do the same thing. Last year for Christmas, my Mom got me a ring with little diamond hearts going across it. It doesn't really look like an engagement sort of ring, but many people mistake it for one even though it's on my right hand. If my Sleaze Detector goes off, I'll just discreetly slip it onto my left, then decide who I want to be married to that day. A high security prison guard, or the gun enthusiast?

[Shabo]

I have a simple band that was a christmas present from the bf a few years ago that I wear on my left hand. I've been asked if I was engaged and married... but guys tend to leave me alone anyway. I guess I look pissed off when I'm walking around by myself. Works for me!

[Saydrah]

I actually make a conscious effort NOT to drag my sweetie, who is a third degree black belt and an expert marksman, into attempts to get rid of unwanted flirts- first, because I don't want to give the impression I can't take care of myself, and second because it's not that I'm monogamous, I just don't want to date YOU, Mr. Creepazoid. So I have to get a little creative with the results.

"Sure, I'd love to go to dinner, but can we stop by the pharmacy first? I'm out of that great yeast infection cream... what was that brand again?"

"Sorry, I don't date living embodiments of the concept, 'body odor.'"

"I'm actually joining a nunnery tomorrow and will be spending the evening in prayer."

"Great! Pick me up at eight, and don't forget to bring your own Advil- my ball-kicking fetish must be indulged on every date."

"I'll give you my phone number if you let me draw a summoning circle on your receipt, cut your finger, and write it in your blood.... in other words, I only date otherwordly demons."

"Ack, can't, tonight is my chronic gonorrhea sufferers support group! Tomorrow?"

"Oh, thank goodness, I prayed last night that God would send me a husband and new father to my triplets today! My prayers are answered!"

[BaristaGirl]

I only pull out the fake engagement ring for waitressing. XD

[auntiem]

I kept my wedding ring and wear it whenever I travel alone. Works like a charm.