Do You Think Women Should Change Their Names When They Get Married?

by ABCnews.com Posted 2011/02/08 21:13:58

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	Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.	3,065 votes	46%
	No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!	3,623 votes	54%

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LadyDi75115 2011/02/09 06:29:30

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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I would be proud to wear my husband's name.
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Blueskies to Ronkabidy 2011/02/09 14:30:17

Some cultures do that. My culture does it this way. We like our culture ways more than yours (I apologize if that offends you), Our way, it's traditional, and it leaves family relationships and inheritance clearly defined

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Blueskies to Ronkabidy 2011/02/10 16:08:51

Because I'm a man. She joined my family.

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««Ginge... to Blueskies 2011/02/09 06:22:42 (edited)

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What a dumb thing to say. My parents have been married for 30 years (and happily, might I add) and my mom kept her last name. You are very ignorant.

*edited for a typo

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Blueskies to ««Ginge... 2011/02/09 14:37:49

Why must I follow your customs? This is only a issue to you. Not for us. We are Americans, its American tradition.
We wanted to create a family when we got married, so we are all the "Watson family" including dogs. When we bought a new VW for her she ordered a personal license plate "VW4MrsW"
(real names not used)

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««Ginge... to Blueskies 2011/02/09 16:21:50

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Um, excuse me? I AM an American, and my mother is an American (some people on her side came to America in 1610) so don't tell me about any "customs."

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VICTORIA to ««Ginge... 2011/02/13 00:10:18

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He pulled the same crap with me.

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idonia11 2011/02/09 04:16:55

No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!

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I think it should be up to the person. If you have a last name that's not so great, you'd be happy to change it when you get married. By the same token, your significant other could have a last name that you wouldn't want.

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Uhhguy 2011/02/09 04:06:33

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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I frankly don't care. I mean having two last names would only be confusing for the child, but I find nothing wrong with people staying with it or changing it.

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ss 2011/02/09 04:03:03

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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just leave it alone. if its worked for us for this long then lets stick with it.

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Isma'ila (God has heard)! 2011/02/09 04:00:24

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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Yes I do.

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Rick 2011/02/09 03:46:16

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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We should leave some traditions alone. I don't know how gay people would do the name thing. I guess they'd have to decide which one is the man.

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Ronkabidy to Rick 2011/02/09 04:47:00

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If the tradition is archaic and insulting you are ok with that? Why are men so scared of a strong woman?? Don't you want your daughters to be strong individuals??

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Redneck to Ronkabidy 2011/02/09 05:59:37

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I'm married to a strong woman and bull headed as hell. She started out wanting to keep her maiden name along with her married name, but was just confusing. She gave it up after a couple of years. Whats insulting about it? You start your own family with the husband as the patriarch, which means you take his name as does your children. Not supposed to be insulting.

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Rick to Ronkabidy 2011/02/09 12:05:05

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It's only archaic to people that hate Judeo-Christian culture. You are assuming an awful lot. My girlfriend is very independent, and stong. But she likes tradition. Liberals may finally destroy my nation, but they can't destroy me. You won't believe it till it's too late. But you'll miss it when it's gone. If my culture insults you, too bad. Try being a little more tolerant of other people's views. I won't be bullied into abandoning my culture.

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Bozette to Ronkabidy 2011/02/09 23:46:46

Archaic does not necessarily equate to bad. Why is taking your husband's name insulting? I am a very strong woman and I didn't hesitate to take my late husband's name, nor would I hesitate to do so again. My strength, individuality and self-worth does not hinge on a name.

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milesrose 2011/02/09 03:01:46

No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!

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No other?

I think whoever wants the others name should take that name but if they want the names to stay put, go ahead :3

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Toodleloo SodaHead 2011/02/09 02:55:55

No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!

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If they really love each other, it shouldn't matter.

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Garciataria 2011/02/09 00:37:20

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

It's really up to the woman herself. I'm a man, but if I was a woman, I'd hyphenate my name when I get married.

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PerpetualThot 2011/02/08 23:07:41

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

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If she doesn't want to take my name because "it's a chauvinistic throwback" I guess that means I don't have to buy her an overpriced diamond.

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Veritas 2011/02/08 23:05:16

No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!

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Ha! My husband and I have been married for almost 22 years and he still brings it up! The children have his name so there is no confusion there. I don't mind if people call me Mrs. Husband's.

Studies have shown that women who do not use their husband's name make more money. The tradition when women were "property" -- Really, it's up to the individual. I am comfortable with the choice I made. Also, in my case . . . hyphenation would really be impossible! I wouldn't do that to my kids!

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petean05 2011/02/08 22:54:04

No. It’s a chauvinistic throwback that’s got to go!

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They can do whatever they want to. It really wouldn't matter to me either way.

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Linkums 2011/02/08 21:48:30

Yes. It’s a time-honored tradition.

Where's the "I don't care either way" option. If they want to, fine, if not, whatever.

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