I live in n.y and I would like to keep my name its been mine all my life i've been married for twenty years.First time I hear about this crap i want to know,is it law.If it is as i woman i feel discriminated against men can keep thier identity but we have to loose ours.It can't be a law.I'm 37 years old have 3 kids and i have always been me. As far as i'm concerned my kids have to have his name not me.
2006-11-16 13:50:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
NO of course you can keep your own name i did. But also its nice to take your husbands name if you feel that way. obviously you strongly disagree so you dont have to but many women take there husbands married name its a part of them. no big deal.
Unless you want to make a name for yourself or your an actress and its good to keep your name in the lime light as who you are.
2006-11-16 20:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by For ever in my Heart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been married for 20 years and you're JUST NOW going "Gee, it's amazing how many married couples have the same last name - what're the odds that they'd meet someone else with the same last name as they have?"
Don't change it if you don't want to, and lose the "victim" mentality while you're at it.
2006-11-16 21:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely do not have to take your husbands name...I kept my maiden name when I got married, although I do sometimes do the whole "soandso-soandso" thing. Just because you are marrying someone does not mean that you have to give up your identity.
2006-11-16 22:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by missapparition 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why'd you bother to get married if this is the attitude that you have? Taking your husband's name is not law, first of all. It is an act of commitment & respect showing that you two are joined as one & are a family.
2006-11-16 22:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by ELIZABETH B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do not have to take his name. You can keep your name, take both names, or your husband can take your name. good luck with that.
2006-11-16 21:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a bad wife wouldn't take her husband's last name. I can't believe you wouldn't be submissive and take his last name. :(
2006-11-16 22:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you dont have to change your last name if you dont want you, its totally oppitional
2006-11-16 21:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then why get married..its either a union or not..god isnt feminism wonderful.....burp.....
2006-11-16 21:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No you sure don't.
2006-11-16 23:05:38 · answer #9 · answered by blue_6670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋