It has been a tradition in Western culture for some time for a woman to take the last name of her husband when they get married. Not everyone does it, and there are plenty of different reasons why people choose not to.
If you’re a woman, you might never have stopped to think about what it’s like to suddenly share your last name with someone else – and if you find yourself curious, these 12 dudes are anonymously spilling.
12. Why is it so important, though?
I just genuinely want to know.
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11. A lot of men really like it.
It might be old fashioned, but there you go.
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10. Everyone has a different attachment to family.
Not everyone has a good one, you know?
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9. I wish they would expand!
I guess “personal reasons” means it’s none of my business.
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8. I don’t think those things are related.
I’m just saying.
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7. That’s…unpleasant.
This dude seems like a real charmer.
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6. Feminism for the win.
I’m just saying.
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5. Carrying on the family name.
But what about her family name?
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4. Societal expectations can make things harder.
But it really shouldn’t be that way.
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3. This seems like a healthy attitude to have.
Though I think having an opinion on the matter is definitely allowed.
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2. It can be a mouthful, though.
Think of the mortgage paperwork!
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1. Elaborate, please?
At least he’s putting it out there up front, though.
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I always think it’s so interesting to get a little peek behind the curtains, don’t you?
If someone has taken your name, add your own thoughts on the matter down in the comments!
