Q What makes the AnswerRing^® different than other self-help systems?

A The AnswerRing^® is a completely new concept.

The Combat Veterans AnswerRing^® is designed to get Vets and people who care about them talking about the unique issues Veterans have to deal with after returning from combat. A Vet using the AnswerRing^® is not necessarily looking for help; in fact, the Vet could just be playing around with it and find a suggestion for a situation that he or she has not even considered before.

The Relationship AnswerRing^® is designed to get you and your husband talking about your issues, either by directly opening communication or by giving you private advice on how to approach delicate or awkward situations.

To get advice from the AnswerRing^®, all you have to do is to pick it up, turn the dials, flip it over and read the answer. Because it has a game-like appearance, the AnswerRing^® is engaging while being non-threatening – it is hard not to pick it up and see what it does.

Q What if I dial in a situation that seems unlikely? Isn’t the answer on the back going to be pretty odd?

A If the situation seems unlikely to you, do not dial it in. Leave that situation to someone who is actually dealing with it. There are a lot of odd situations out there, and we want you to focus on you.

Q What if I dial in my situation on the AnswerRing^® and someone sees it who shouldn’t?

A Just because it is dialed in does not mean that it is your situation. But, if you do not want your situation to be known, dial in something that will not cause any problems before you leave it around.

Q How do I decide if there is danger involved, like it says in Step 2 of the instructions?

A If you are not sure whether there is danger or not, assume that there may be danger, and get appropriate help as soon as you can.

Q What if I dial in a situation that seems unlikely? Isn’t the answer on the back going to be pretty odd?

A If the situation seems unlikely to you, do not dial it in. Leave that situation to someone who is actually dealing with it. There are a lot of odd situations out there, and we want you to focus on you.

Q Why not make the AnswerRing^® a computer application available on the Internet or the iPhone?

A It is the AnswerRing^®’s physicality that makes it a unique tool for catching people’s interest without posing a threat. Plus, getting a suggestion from the AnswerRing^® is faster and easier than finding it on the Internet, so it is more likely to be helpful as a first step, especially for people who are frustrated with their current situations.