http://www.namelymarly.com/2009/12/names-and-marriage/ Marly's Weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:52:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.namelymarly.com/2009/12/names-and-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-508 Namely Marly » Blog Archive » Top 5 Reasons to Change Your Name Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:23:16 +0000 http://www.namelymarly.com/blog/?p=541#comment-508 [...] Married. One of the most obvious reasons for changing a name comes when two people marry. There is frequently a desire to share a common name, whether this be the husband taking the [...] [...] Married. One of the most obvious reasons for changing a name comes when two people marry. There is frequently a desire to share a common name, whether this be the husband taking the [...]

]]> http://www.namelymarly.com/2009/12/names-and-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Janelle Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:58:01 +0000 http://www.namelymarly.com/blog/?p=541#comment-406 Great post. I chose not to change my name when I married for a couple of reasons. I never wanted my identity to be subsumed by another person (male or female) and taking a new name based on marriage made it feel to me like that was what would happen. One of the most irritating reminders of the way women were treated based on their marriage are gravestones. I am so saddened and infuriated to see gravestones that say, "Mrs. Paul Smith" and never the woman's actual name. Second, I was a journalist at the time and wanted to keep the same byline for professional reasons. And most importantly, changing your name can be a big headache if you're not enthused about it (passports, drivers license, banks, etc.). My husband was entirely in my camp on the decision, but family members have not been so supportive (I still get cards addressed to Mrs. D. Bl.___ from my mother-in-law and some of my side of the family too). Most of the time I have a sense of humor about it, but I do not understand why most women still change their names with marriage. Great post. I chose not to change my name when I married for a couple of reasons. I never wanted my identity to be subsumed by another person (male or female) and taking a new name based on marriage made it feel to me like that was what would happen. One of the most irritating reminders of the way women were treated based on their marriage are gravestones. I am so saddened and infuriated to see gravestones that say, “Mrs. Paul Smith” and never the woman’s actual name. Second, I was a journalist at the time and wanted to keep the same byline for professional reasons. And most importantly, changing your name can be a big headache if you’re not enthused about it (passports, drivers license, banks, etc.). My husband was entirely in my camp on the decision, but family members have not been so supportive (I still get cards addressed to Mrs. D. Bl.___ from my mother-in-law and some of my side of the family too). Most of the time I have a sense of humor about it, but I do not understand why most women still change their names with marriage.

]]> http://www.namelymarly.com/2009/12/names-and-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Marly Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:24:31 +0000 http://www.namelymarly.com/blog/?p=541#comment-404 Mindy - you never cease to crack me up! I agree that changing your name for simplicity can be very good (and efficient) reasoning! Mindy – you never cease to crack me up! I agree that changing your name for simplicity can be very good (and efficient) reasoning!

]]> http://www.namelymarly.com/2009/12/names-and-marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Mindy@thesuburbanlife Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:25:14 +0000 http://www.namelymarly.com/blog/?p=541#comment-399 Mainly I think it's important for women to realize that giving up their maiden name for that of their husband's has absolutely no bearing on the relationship, your bond or your future with the man. Personally? I changed mine because my hubby's has one less syllable. Takes up less room when filling out paperwork. =) Mindy www.thesuburbanlife.com Mainly I think it’s important for women to realize that giving up their maiden name for that of their husband’s has absolutely no bearing on the relationship, your bond or your future with the man. Personally? I changed mine because my hubby’s has one less syllable. Takes up less room when filling out paperwork. =)
Mindy
http://www.thesuburbanlife.com

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