Men: Would you be willing to change your last name to that of your fiance's(women) upon marriage?

Question

Are you brave enough to accept a little change and be a noncomfirmist against the traditional styles that have lasted for centuries? why or why not?

Thank you!

Answer 1

I'm was too steeped in tradition to take my wife's last name. I know a guy that did change his to his wife's last name. It did not seem to negatively impact his life.

Answer 2

Every change has to be done after considering the pros and cons.

A startling question for a man but perfectly logical for a woman. Come to think of it rationally, i would not mind if it is a tradition with the girl's family. When i can take all that she has to offer, what is there in a name? i will take her name. Not a big deal. My masculinity depends on my character and qualities not on my name.

i donno why it is so important for a woman. Are you gals not confident of your femininity???

If you understand why such traditions exist then you may appreciate that there must be consistency in what we do so that our family names continue to exist. We cannot have individuals deciding what they want to do which could affect larger issues. If i take my wife's name and my son does not take my daughter-in-law's name then which family does my grandson belong to??? Our emotional insecurities cannot be the basis for changing a good tradition. In matriarchical societies the girl's family name is continued so that the family lineage is known from generation to generation.

If it is so important to you why dont you marry a boy from a matriarchical society? The women do all the work and take responsibility for the family while the menfolk are simply ornamental. Do you want such a husband?

Answer 3

I've actually had a friend that did just that. Once married, he assumed his wife's last name. I think that it's very progressive, by today's standards. It goes back to a time long ago when families were tracked matriarchally, which is actually the more pure blood line to follow. "Momma's baby, Daddy's maybe"

Answer 4

I wouldnt want to do that personally, im not really into change tho lol

Answer 5

I'm the only son in my family, if I do that, my family name will disappear. impossible.
we call that perpetuating the name.

Answer 6

my husband would never do that, he loves his last name and wants to give it to our child too.

Answer 7

not in a million years. cuz if a man i willing to do this, first of all his family's name will not be carried on, secondly this i pure and simple just away for women to gain more control of a man and it surely removes his testicles. so get off your woman's lib crusade and get back to traditional values, get your but in the kitchen fix ur man a meal if u know how to cook, have babies and leave the decision making to the men.

Answer 8

my husband wanted to but i really wanted his name so he eventually relented. i like to be a traditionalist...... well sometimes anyways