your partner takes your name in marriage

[ChickenClock]

My name is really boring so I don't care what she'll do with it.

[ToadClock]

I don't think most of you comprehend the practical side of this. It's not all about what's "cool" or not.

Both of us sharing the same last name would save us so many legal hassles and everyday irritations.
Employment, taxes, mail, background checks, licenses, insurances- it's all easier if you, your spouse, and all your children share the same last name.
Also, after using this name my entire life, having every document in this name, every creative work, every project, every job, everything- I'm not about to change it and go through the incredibly huge headaches that would bring about.

My wife can simply make her maiden name her middle name, as many do.

It's not a matter of tradition (well, slightly, but not entirely). It's a matter of practicality.

[AlbinoClock]

I said I'd be disappointed, because it was the closest, but I wouldn't be extremely disappointed. I'd like my wife to have the same last name as me, because I think it's an important symbolic unification, it represents the solidification of the transition from family of orientation to family of procreation. Still, if she were really against it and I loved her, it's her name and her choice. It wouldn't be enough of a reason not to marry her if I wanted to do it anyway, but it would probably be something I'd think about from time to time.

I wouldn't have much of a problem taking her name except that I feel like I'd be letting my Dad down in an almost instinctually distasteful way. That's the same reason I wouldn't change my last name. I'm sure I could come up with a more entertaining one, but I wouldn't feel comfortable abandoning my lineage.

So, yeah, not preferred but vaguely acceptable.

[iPodClock]

My girlfriend told me she wants my name, and I totally don't like her's its pretty lame.

[China Clock]

Also, after using this name my entire life, having every document in this name, every creative work, every project, every job, everything- I'm not about to change it and go through the incredibly huge headaches that would bring about.

Uh.. So you're saying that you shouldn't change it because it's incredibly bothersome, but you're saying she should because it'd make some other things easier? That sounds lazy and inconsiderate, mang.

[ChickenClock]

I don't think most of you comprehend the practical side of this. It's not all about what's "cool" or not.

Both of us sharing the same last name would save us so many legal hassles and everyday irritations.
Employment, taxes, mail, background checks, licenses, insurances- it's all easier if you, your spouse, and all your children share the same last name.
Also, after using this name my entire life, having every document in this name, every creative work, every project, every job, everything- I'm not about to change it and go through the incredibly huge headaches that would bring about.

My wife can simply make her maiden name her middle name, as many do.

It's not a matter of tradition (well, slightly, but not entirely). It's a matter of practicality.

life ain't easy brah

[PirateClock]

We would both keep our names. Considering i dont want to get married.  Ill just sign one of those contracts so that we are officially partners and share income etc (we call it a "samenlevings contract", cant be bother to search for the english term). it basicly has  all the "pratical" aspects of marriage and non of the gay parts.


although the kids must have my name!  i wouldnt mind if a boy got my name and a girl her name but apperntly you have to give all your children the same surname.

[ToadClock]

Also, I've never seen a relationship where they both kept their names that didn't end in divorce.
It's like she's saying, "Honey, I love you, but I don't think I want to make this permanent; so yeah, though I may be vowing to spend the rest of my life with you, I think it'd make it easier after the inevitable divorce if I just didn't bother changing my name in the first place."

[ChickenClock]

Also, I've never seen a relationship where they both kept their names that didn't end in divorce.
It's like she's saying, "Honey, I love you, but I don't think I want to make this permanent; so yeah, though I may be vowing to spend the rest of my life with you, I think it'd make it easier after the inevitable divorce if I just didn't bother changing my name in the first place."

Haha, you're just like my grandma about my niece and her partner.


and then she calls her a heathen whore

[Steam]

Honestly, it doesn't matter, just so long as my first born son's name is VICTOR VON GAGENSHATZ, my wife can have any name she choses.

Second son, OTTO VON GAGENSHATZ.

Needless to say, my offspring will be rife with WIN.

[Biblo]

where's the "i wouldn't force them but would have no problem either way" option?

[Steam]

Can I revoke my response? My first born son's name is going to be 'Belt'. Second child's name is going to 'Tractor'. Fuck it... I don't even care if they're girls. I havin' me my 'Belt' and 'Tractor'.

[ToadClock]

Haha, you're just like my grandma about my niece and her partner.

Except I was referring to name, not legal status.
And I don't smell like an old sofa with cat urine.

[Maltese]

double-barrelled names and mixed names are weird.

[RabidClock]

The woman should take the last name as a sign of ownership, the way God wants it.

[China Clock]

where's the "i wouldn't force them but would have no problem either way" option?

Agreed. The lack of such is why I picked "It's... optional? I've been lied to!". :/

[Topcatyo]

I'm never one to believe in force, but I would be disappointed.
Besides, my name is legendary, apparently.

What is your legendary last name?

[UnknownClock]

I can't force them but the kids get my name regardless.

We go halves on religion with the kids

[ChickenClock]

Except I was referring to name, not legal status.
And I don't smell like an old sofa with cat urine.

haha yeah old people

[Moose Clock]

Mr. and Mrs. Cornilious Crane am I right or what?