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Marriage and name change

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Goodgonegirl · 02/10/2016 20:53

Aibu to want to keep my name? My dp and I have opposing views. For a couple of reasons I really want to keep my own name when we get married. My children from a previous relationship have my name, and it is a link to my deceased parents.

I was married before and did change my name briefly but changed it back to my maiden name which I have kept since. My children have this (my maiden name) name also.

From his point of view, he has his own equally valid reasons for wanting me to change my name to his. But where do we go from here? Would this be a deal breaker for you? He is adamant that he will not get married if I don't change my name to his.

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CaribouCarafe · 03/10/2021 22:02

I kept my maiden name when I got married, DH was a bit miffed at first but got over it. Ultimately it's your name, no-one else should have a say on what you want to be called. If it's such an issue for your fiance that he'd risk the whole relationship on this one detail maybe there's other issues too.

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