Women changing their last name to that of their husband after marriage...

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I also would not change my name. However, I'm 43 and still unmarried. I think it's less of an issue if you're younger. Some girls want to get out of their father's house and out from under his name.

First...I'm surprised, because I 'always' thought you were married for some reason. I had no idea!

Second...I guess I'm not one of those girls. He he he. I want to keep my family name. I guess it could be a convenience issue, but then, I will always be me. I wouldn't want my friends referring to me by my name, and suddenly, have to change what they know me as, just because I got married. I will always be my parents' daughter, my brother's sister, my uncle's niece, etc. To have the same last name as ALL of them and then suddenly change it just because I got married makes me feel something. I mean...its not like getting married makes you the 'property' of your husband. It makes you his wife, but you're still the individual you always were. I just don't see why I should change my name for him. I will always be a member of my family and don't want my family name being taken from me. LOL! This is certainly a choice issue though. I'm sure everyone sees it from a different perspective. One of the girls in my class said she feels it her 'right' to remain who she is after marriage, and not change half her name to her husband's. I had to agree with her. I think its the right of a woman to make her own choice on this issue, and keep her name if she wishes to. It is definitely something that's a very personal choice.