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Falling out over surname

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kath1987 · 25/11/2016 18:11

I currently have a 4year old who has my surname as the dad was a waste of space. I met my current partner 2+ years ago and whenever kids came up I said I would never want my children to have different surnames and he said he totally agreed. As soon as I found out I was pregnant with current baby he changed his mind and wants the baby to have his name. His argument is that I already have one child with my name so it's unfair to him for this child to be different to him. We go round and round in circles and he wears me out with all the arguing over it so I give in. I only have 6weeks left and I don't want it ruining the end of my pregnancy. I even considered going to register the baby by myself as we aren't married but I know that would possibly end our relationship

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Aderyn2016 · 25/11/2016 18:21

To put it bluntly, you could split up with this man tomorrow - him changing the goalposts from what he previously agreed to is not a positive indicator of long term happiness imo. You have a good reason for wanting the baby to have your name, he knew and agreed, so stick to what you want.
He isn't your husband, it isn't his choice. If he would end the relationship over this then he isn't the man for you and you would regret giving in to something that doesn't sit easily with you ( for a good reason).

cheweduprope · 25/11/2016 18:18

Well, like I said, one or both of you will have to compromise. Why do you think that he should and you shouldn't?

kath1987 · 25/11/2016 18:16

We both have really long surnames so I'm not really a fan of that idea

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cheweduprope · 25/11/2016 18:12

Relationships are about compromise. How about you both do that and double barrel the surname.

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