I would have to agree that having children complicates the matter of names. Just read Stacwese's post if you wondering what I'm talking about.

But since I'm also 43 (well...almost) with no children, and Terry has none, it's not an issue for us.

Gosh, 43, unmarried, no children....good thing I'm not living back in the 1800's! I'd probably be exiled! Oh, especially since I'm living in sin!

I think everyone has brought up some very good points and there really is no right or wrong in this matter. It's all just personal preference and individual circumstances.

Debbie, you were such a wild child! Newfam - hee, hee - great name.