I Will or I Won't

3/20/2023

Often in life, we adopt traditions and never question or wonder why. For example, we practice the same religion as our parents because it is the way we are raised. Or, we grow up eating cuisines specific to our culture because it's the way we are taught to cook or it's the way we grew up eating. But have you ever wondered why? Have you ever followed your own, different path than what is expected in society? I never intend to, but I always end up questioning traditions and sometimes going my own way.

Marriage is one of those traditions. More men are starting to question the automatic assumption that their wives will take their last names. Today, more women are choosing to keep the last name they were born with. Some women are hyphenating their names (using both their last name and their partners' last name with a hyphen in between). Surprisingly, more men are considering changing their last name to their wives' last name. I kept the last name I was born with, and my children (including my sons) have my last name, not their father's.

If you got married, would you want to keep your last name or take your partner's last name? Explain your decision.

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K Lake 3A

3/20/2023 09:19:45 am

I'm thinking from a man perspective here, when it comes to marriages, I think the woman should be the one to take the man's last name rather than the man taking the woman's last name. The reason for that, is when that married couple starts a family, the man, regarding what the culture and society say, he looked at as the leader of the family. Yes, the "culture" is coming up with all this other stuff that doesn't make sense, but if something goes wrong regarding the family, the man is going to be responsible and expected to fix the problem. And, responsibility comes with some form of authority too.

S Griffin 1A

3/21/2023 08:59:08 am

Oh you going way back to answer this one. I'm just kidding.. I can see how you think the woman should take the man's last name. But what if you have same sex relations. Does the more feminine one take the more masculine one's name?

Amaya J 1A link

3/21/2023 09:14:34 am

i feel like in that situation yall will have to make a mutual agreement about who takes who maybe yall take boths or dont change it but that comes up to a mutual agreement

J.Thomas 3a

3/22/2023 08:56:00 am

I agree with this comment. How do you try and get used to something in the world that changes everyday?

J.Castillo 3A

3/24/2023 08:16:42 pm

That would be up to the couple, each couples have different perspectives on who’s last name should be changed, but it’s not like either one has to change their last name it’s optional but that’s up to them.

Amaya J 1A link

3/21/2023 09:13:23 am

as the comment says the women will change her last name to the mans do to cultrue its not nothing against it just the way people where raised was for the man to give there last name to the women

Rangel j 6b

3/24/2023 11:51:13 am

I disagree with this comment because till this day I still know people with their mothers last name and not every kid has to take their fathers.

G.Ojeh B6

3/24/2023 11:50:32 pm

As was pointed out in the comment, the woman will adopt the man's last name in accordance with cultural customs. There is nothing wrong with this; it is simply how people were educated.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

3/21/2023 09:16:31 am

I agree with this statement because the man is the leader of the family. that child will have its fathers last name on its mothers so everything will end up being on the father at the end of the day.

J.Thomas 3a

3/22/2023 08:57:29 am

I disagree with this comment, because every child doesn't take their fathers last name. I have the last name from my mother's side.

K Stern 5B

3/24/2023 10:44:07 am

I disagree I feel the woman isn't obligated to take his last name if she doesn't want to. It should always be a decision made by the woman.

M Johnson 5B

3/24/2023 09:35:18 pm

I disagree, people can used which ever name they want. It doesn't take one person to come up with this decision, it takes both parties. I also don't matter if you are head of the house or not.

G.Ojeh B6

3/24/2023 11:51:29 pm

The man is the head of the household, so I concur with this statement. Everything will ultimately fall on the father because that kid will have its father's last name on its mother.

C. Torres 1A

3/21/2023 09:45:37 am

I absolutely agree with you as people should embrace tradition. From the beginning the man was seen as the provider and the one held responsible so it would only make since for him to take his partners last name. Not to mention as you say with responsibility comes authority.

K.Williams 3A

3/22/2023 09:55:08 am

i agree , in a marriage i believe the woman should always take the mans last name with him being the head of the house.

Shamarian Samuels

3/24/2023 01:24:11 pm

I Agree , I never really thought about it in this aspect. When people normally get married the man is looked at as the protector and leader of the family.

K. Holt 6B

3/20/2023 11:05:58 am

If i get married i would want me and who ever my significant other is to talk about what we want and once we decide and agree on something that's what we will do. I would mainly take my partners last name because my brother is the man in our family to keep our last name going and i can keep my partners last name going.

M.Banks 6B

3/20/2023 03:41:23 pm

I honestly agree with this comment because I feel like this is something that has to be discussed between partners, and as the only girl out of seven boys, I do not worry about keeping my family’s last name going on on my father side but on my mother side, her last name does stop with her, but on my father side our last name will continue through my oldest brother or me but again I agree with this, because I feel like it honestly depends on what you and your partner pick

Jballard1a

3/21/2023 09:55:44 am

I agree that you should care about your traditions , and your partners traditions meaning some will have too compromise there pride to settle to argeement with the marriage.

J.Castillo 3A

3/24/2023 08:22:43 pm

Yes, it should be discussed between the couple for them to have an agreement on wether they want to change their last names, if I was the only guy in the family and the rest were girls I would keep mine because I would think the girls would take their husbands last name leading me to keep the last name going.

S Griffin 1A

3/21/2023 08:56:27 am

Yea it's good to talk it out with your s/o. That is very reasonable of you to keep your partners last name.

Jballard1a

3/21/2023 09:41:02 am

I agree you and your partner should come up with a agreement that suits both of your individuals needs , and wants as best as possible.

J Melgar 6B link

3/21/2023 01:42:29 pm

I completely agree with you. I would want to make sure that we both get what we want especially since it's such a huge deal. I would also choose to take my partners last name.

Rangel j 6b

3/24/2023 11:52:48 am

I totally agree with this because u would want to talk to my partner and figure out what’s best for us and our family traditions but I would want to take my partners name to keep it going eventually when we have kids .

F. Maltos 3A

3/24/2023 08:42:13 pm

I agree with you because I would have a talk with my partner as well and see what changes we will do and agree on what we both decided. I also have three brothers and what if my partner was the only man in his family so I would keep his last name going.

Kevin Jacinto

3/24/2023 10:52:55 pm

I agree, both the husband and the wife have to both agree with each other to keep the relationship leveled.

J Melgar 6B link

3/20/2023 11:48:13 am

If I were to get married I would have a discussion with my partner. I would want to hear their view on it. From there I would want to come to an agreement where we can both be happy. For me I am open to the different types of options that were listed above.

M.Mitchell 6b

3/20/2023 02:15:37 pm

I agree, This decision really depends on your values at the given time. I may grow up and hate the idea of taking a man's name, but who knows.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/22/2023 12:42:36 pm

Yea this makes alot of sense, and actually like this idea of communication.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/24/2023 06:03:56 pm

I would probably do something similar except i'd be choosing between keeping my last name and hyphenating it. My reason for not wanting to get rid of my last name has nothing to do with legacy, i just can't see myself with something different. I'm used to my name and prefer to keep it after marriage. But i'd definitely hyphenate it if that's what my wife really wanted to do.

M Johnson 5B

3/24/2023 09:47:02 pm

I agree, you all should discuss it before coming to an agreement. It helps make sure both people are okay with this big decision being made.

Kevin Jacinto

3/24/2023 10:59:47 pm

I completely agree that coming to an agreement will lead the relationship to succeed.

c moore 6b

3/20/2023 11:50:44 am

i feel like when it comes to geting married it came come with a big choice you have to make for both you and that other person like when you decide on things or agreeing to something but the real thing you need to know is that sometimes marriage don´t work for most pepole and some times you dont be ready for it so thats why its inportant to not rush it so fat but to wait for when your ready to take the next step with that person

M.Banks 6B

3/20/2023 03:44:12 pm

I like this comment because divorce takes a long time as sometimes you can deal with someone who doesn’t want to sign divorce papers and you could be stuck with another person’s last name for probably the rest of your life or when they finally decide to give you back your last name so in all sense sometimes it’s not the best idea to take your significant others last name especially if you guys haven’t been together for a long time or if you’re not fully sure this is what you want it just all depends on the level of commitment and how you guys feel about it

Erik Ramos 6B

3/21/2023 10:13:13 am

I agree with your comment i like how you explain how when it comes to getting married taking someone's last name its a really big choice, and talking about it with your partner its a very good choice its all about communication.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/20/2023 12:19:38 pm

I personally want to keep my name. I love my last name it makes me feel connected to my family. It also show what i’m from. I honestly want no other man name than my daddy’s.

M.Mitchell 6b

3/20/2023 02:11:47 pm

I love my last name too, but I know that if i got married, i would want to have that " connection" with my partner.

M.Mitchell 6b

3/20/2023 02:05:22 pm

If I got married, I would hyphenate my last name, alongside my spouses name. Last names, regardless of who they come from, are meant to ensure the family names legacy. Personally, if I was married, I would want to be associated with my husband, as it contributes to the binding in marriage and the unity within the family.

J Melgar 6B link

3/21/2023 01:39:58 pm

I agree with you. I would also consider this option. I say this because I too would want to ensure the family's name legacy.

M.Banks 6B

3/20/2023 03:39:16 pm

With all honesty, keeping my last name, or taking my partners, last name, does not matter to me as long as we are married and committed to each other that’s all that matters I’m not very big on following traditions, but I’ve never been a big fan of my last name due to my family’s history, but I feel like in the future this will be some thing discussed between me and my significant other at that time but to answer the question I do not know if I will keep my last name or take my partners last name. It all depends on, who I am honestly getting married too.

S Griffin 3A link

3/21/2023 12:47:55 pm

In my opinion I would agree with what you're saying because not everyone wants to have their last name, as long as they're committed to one another. On the other hand, most people think of marrying someone for how long they know each other before taking their last name. All people have their differences for taking or keeping their last name.

c moore 6b

3/22/2023 05:35:09 pm

i feel the same way becuase when it comes to a long term marrying can often be a lot to handle for most people and it makes them end up not going with it that's why its important to think before you make that
big choice moving forword in your life.

S Griffin 1A

3/21/2023 08:54:43 am

If I got married I would wanna keep my last name. I wanna keep my last name because I have my dads last name and not my moms and I wanna keep a somewhat attachment to him. I don't wanna take my partners because if it's anything like my current partner I have the cooler last name.

Amaya J 1A link

3/21/2023 09:09:14 am

the day i get married i would like to keep my last name becasue i have 2 other sisters and hopfully one day they they are able to get married but they will end up changing there last names once that day comes so i would like to keep my last name in the family and pass it down to my children but if my wife will like for our kids to have both thats fine by me

Khamari Caldwell 1A

3/21/2023 09:12:54 am

I would want to keep my name because it represents my family. Me personally my last name means so much to me I wouldn't just forget it after marrying someone. In order for me to completely change my last name I would really have to love somebody that much and I don't think that will happen.

C. Torres 1A

3/21/2023 09:43:46 am

I agree with you as my last name also represents my family. Not to mention that I love my last name and wouldn't want to change it for the world. While I agree with loving somebody that much I still don`t think I would change my last name.

Zariya Boyce 1A

3/23/2023 09:11:36 am

I agree, changing your last name is a preference it isn't mandatory. I feel that if a woman decides not to change her last name to her husbands name it doesn't mean she loves him any less, and it shouldn't be taken as disrespect or betrayal or anything of that matter.

Jballard1a

3/21/2023 09:32:24 am

Me personally I have trusted my mom , and fathers traditions up until now I have my own opinions , but I am respectful about it.For example when I grow up I do not want too get married I feel it is not necessary.

C. Torres 1A

3/21/2023 09:42:01 am

When I get married I would like to keep my last name as its tradition to do so. Not only that but my personal beliefs are that I see it as a way of forging a new family unit and showing commitment to our relationship. Not to mention I love my last name and would not want to change it even if my partner insisted.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/22/2023 12:47:37 pm

Right, like why would i have to give up my last name to show commitment thats what the ring is for hello.

B Wilkinson 6B

3/23/2023 10:31:49 am

I agree, you should keep the family going.

Erik Ramos 6B

3/21/2023 09:50:18 am

I come from a religious family, I think the woman should be the one to take the man's last name, because i am a religious guy in the bible Genesis 2:24 "A man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh Jesus taught that, when a man and a woman are married. I believe that in every moment.The husband, as the head of the home and the nurturer of his wife Ephesians 5:23, shares his name with her, rather than vice versa.

Shamarian Samuels

3/24/2023 01:25:55 pm

I Agree with you we should follow god's word.

Leonardo Guzman 1A

3/21/2023 10:07:51 am

Honestly, if I ever got married with someone, I'd definitely keep my last name. It's all because I'd like to keep the family going, and growing. Makes me think if I were to take the last name of whoever I'm marrying, is like leaving the family. I care too much about my family to do something like that, I know other people would do the same for their families as well.

S Griffin 3A link

3/21/2023 12:40:55 pm

In my opinion I'd agree with what you're saying because having a last name can make you think you're moving on from your family. But it can also give you the opportunity of building a relationship for yourself. You should be with someone who cares for who you are and if you don't want their last name then that's okay.

G Hernandez 3A

3/23/2023 10:24:22 am

I agree with your comment because my family also means a lot to me and I would love to keep my family in my name forever.

B Wilkinson 6B

3/23/2023 10:31:21 am

I agree with what your saying but you also have to think about the other persons family last name.

Z.woods 3a

3/24/2023 09:48:21 am

I agree somewhat with this because on one hand your family's last name holds value. Once you get older you'll realize you have to make your own family and it's not betraying them by changing your last name, your just creating your own new legacy.

S Griffin 3A link

3/21/2023 12:36:09 pm

If I ever got married I would want to take partners last names because it could differentiate the possibilities of wanting to have kids in the future. I want to be able to be free and live my life with the person I care about. It shows how committed I am of taking the next big step in my life.

K.Williams 3A

3/22/2023 09:52:51 am

i agree , having kids and your kids having the same last name as my husband but not me would be weird.

J martinez 3a

3/23/2023 10:12:09 am

I agree because if you had kids and they had the mans last name and the wife didnt share the same last name it would be weird .

A. Hernandez 5B

3/23/2023 12:17:34 pm

I agree, because your kids are carrying the last name but your wife isn,t makes it weird. It makes it weird because your kids are carrying the last name and you arent, the family would be complete if it was all the same. It would make more sense to change your last name to be the same as your partner and kids.

Makyia Lyons 5B link

3/22/2023 08:47:44 am

In the future, when I get married I want to keep my last name because I want my kids to have my last name as well because I want to keep the family going and growing and plus my mom has the same last name as me and my sister so I want it to keep going, I would rather keep my last name.

J.Thomas 3a

3/22/2023 08:50:33 am

Honestly, I would keep my last name, but whoever was to propose i feel like that person should take their last name. For me, I know that I want to be the one to propose and with that being said I would want my significant other to have my last name. Whereas, if they propose then I would have no problem or objection to taking their last name.

K.Williams 3A

3/22/2023 09:51:58 am

If I got married i would want to take my partners last name , i don't think there is a point in getting married if you don't take your husbands name. Marriage is like a business you combine and become one.

Tindle. A 7B

3/23/2023 11:51:10 am

Taking your partners last name is not combining though. You said marriage is like a business you combine and become one, which means you need two or more things being combined. Just taking his last name isnt combining, it's throwing yours out and keeping his.

Zariya Boyce 1A

3/23/2023 08:49:17 am

I personally would keep my last name because my last name is my brand it would support my reputation, and businesses. My last name has a lot of meaning behind it, and I just wouldn't be able to easily give it up. I probably would hyphen it then add my partners last name, because my partner would mean a lot to me to, but other than that no.

J Martinez 3a

3/23/2023 10:10:57 am

i agree i get that because its who you are if it has alot of meanining to you .

Desiree Ware 3A

3/23/2023 10:30:50 am

Yes, I agree with what you said I didn't think about it that way. Reading this makes me change my decision on changing my last name because when I become successful I want to represent my family the ware family and not anyone else.

G Hernandez 3A

3/23/2023 10:34:18 am

I agree with you mainly because you want to keep your last name and hyphenate your partner's. I also love how you describe your last name.

A. Hernandez 5B

3/23/2023 12:13:41 pm

I agree, because a lot of people value their last name because it is what carries on. Your last name has a lot of meaning to it and you would want your kids to carry it on. Its a family tradition that keeps getting passed on from generation to generation.

A. Hernandez 5B

3/23/2023 10:07:57 am

I personally will keep my last name because it has value to my family, I dont think I will ever consider changing my last name after marriage. I will agree on if the person I marry wants to keep their last name because I cant fore them to do something that they dont want to do. As the man of my family I would like my children to carry my last name.

Tindle. A 7B

3/23/2023 11:48:18 am

People with a last name that has value tend to keep their last name, so that makes sense. I guess it all just depends on what will work for your family, and what yall are comfortable with.

Z.woods 3a

3/24/2023 09:44:27 am

I agree with this because I feel like everyone's last name means something to them. Why would we just throw that out the window for marriage? If your partner isn't respecting your decision then maybe ya'll should discuss it some more .

J Martinez 3a

3/23/2023 10:10:05 am

If i got married ima man so i would keep my last name . I think its known that most of time the girl takes the mans last name when getting married . If she didnt want to have my last name it wouldnt be that bad but i would wonder whats keeping her from staying with the normal traadition of marriage .

Desiree Ware 3A

3/23/2023 10:28:38 am

Yes I agree, a woman taking a husband's last name is a normal tradition of marriage. I think women go against that because they still want to be their own person and maybe carry their family tradition and family tree of keeping the last name.

eduardo maso 2a

3/23/2023 11:34:27 am

that is very true most woman will take their husbands last name while some of like to keep their last name.

G Hernandez 3A

3/23/2023 10:22:12 am

When I get married I would like to keep my last name, or hyphenate it. This is because my family is very important to me and I would love to keep my last name as a reminder of my roots and my tradition. Plus, taking your partner's last name doesn't mean commitment or "true love".

eduardo maso 2a

3/23/2023 11:33:27 am

i agree i too would like to keep my name due to my family.

Desiree Ware 3a

3/23/2023 10:25:24 am

As me being a young lady, I would want to take my man's last name, simply because I'm married to him and I want to follow in my mom's footsteps. My mom took my dad's last name as well as my grandma took my papa last name. But I don't want people to confuse me with taking my husband's last name and becoming his "property" because I'm still my own person I just have a ring on my finger and have a spouse now.

E. Adame 2A

3/23/2023 02:45:15 pm

I agree with you about this because you're getting married because you want to spend your lives with each other and nobody becomes the others "property" because that is not how a marriage works. If so then it was done for the wrong reason, a marriage should be equal between the wife and the husband.

B Wilkinson 6B

3/23/2023 10:30:39 am

I feel as if you should take the mans last name whenever you get married because thats what I have always heard and seen as ive grown up. I understand that some people may want to take their wife's last name as they may not like their own last name. But you should take the mans last name as it is to keep his family name going on.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/24/2023 06:15:36 pm

I understand you want your wife and kids to have your last name to have your legacy continue, but what if your wife wanted her legacy to do the same? I know most girls last names come from men but I've seen women create their own last names and i think it's cool. If i was a man i'd be open to my wife wanting to hyphenate or keep her last name because in my eyes we'd still be married she'd just also have her family name continue on.

R Brown 7B

3/24/2023 07:52:23 pm

I can see where you’re coming from. People should take the man’s name since that’s what we’ve been told all our life and that’s what we’re use to.

R. Beck 5b

3/24/2023 11:53:39 pm

I agree with you because it just brings a sign of excitement and joy to be able to have your wife tag along and take on your family name. Its just a great feeling to have in my oppinion.

eduardo maso 2a

3/23/2023 11:32:53 am

if i got married i would like to keep my last name. I say this because i feel like what you named from birth should remain that way. It also is a personal preference as to my reason but the name you were given is a gift to remain.

Tindle. A 7B

3/23/2023 11:46:17 am

Personally, I would not care if I keep my last name or changed it. To me its not a big deal, so if my spouse really wanted me to change it then I would, because I dont care. I feel people need to just do what works for them, there are way to many people in this world for us all to have the same perspective on things. As long as the thing you're doing isnt causing anyone harm, I dont see why it matters to anyone what you do. Some women may feel like its tradition and the right thing to do, so they do it. This dosen't mean the people who think differently and do the opposite should judge, everybody is different. With all that being said, I wouldnt care if I changed my last name or not, because to me it dosent matter, and thats just me.

E. Adame 2A

3/23/2023 02:42:47 pm

I think as long as there is an agreement on what name I could or won't take is not that big of a deal to me either. I lately haven't come to the thought of marriage since I have other things to think about it and I also don't find the big deal with it because I don't think last names matter more than the future person I would love.

b.zumaya 1a

3/24/2023 01:26:38 am

I agree everyone has a different level of importance to different things and this is something that you talk about with our partner.

m.santos 7b

3/24/2023 12:04:35 pm

I like that you added that people have their own opinion but shouldn't judge someones choice. Personally, i would care if i were to change my name because it has a meaning.

R. Aponte 2A link

3/24/2023 08:16:05 pm

Everybody’s choices and opinions are valid. If I don’t keep my last name, my families last name dies. It’s an attachment and comfort thing by keeping my last name.

E. Adame 2A

3/23/2023 02:40:20 pm

I had and still am growing up in a very religious household. I think because of the way I am grown up to understand that I will take my future husbands last name. I have never quite thought about it in that certain perspective because I am super focused on school and my relationships I have. I have no opposition to keeping my last name of hyphening my 2 last names but because of my religion I would take my husbands.

beatriz zumaya 1a

3/24/2023 01:20:02 am

I would definitely want to keep both mine and my partners last name. Because i would want my kids to have both last names. I do not mind them having a long name and having options in the future.

R. Aponte 2A link

3/24/2023 08:11:25 pm

Keeping your parents last name keeps the family traditions and culture alive. It gives respect, and it’s definitely your choice. I am definitely keeping my parents last name.

Z.Woods 3a

3/24/2023 09:41:13 am

Personally, I would probably combine my last name with my husband's last name. I want to keep my last name to honor my father's legacy. Although, it's tradition for the woman to take their husband's last name I would want for my children to have both of our last names.

K Stern 5B

3/24/2023 10:33:36 am

If I was ever to get married I would keep my last name. I feel like you don't have to adopt your partners'last name to prove your dedication to them. That's just how I feel.

Rangel j 6b

3/24/2023 11:54:11 am

I would want to take my partners name as much it it would hurt me to let go of my last name because it was carried down from males in my family . I would want to take on his last name to my kids and eventually do the same thing that my parents did and have all the same traditions I did.

m.santos 7b

3/24/2023 11:55:25 am

My last name represents my indiginous roots and i wouldn't want to change it when it has a cultural meaning. My last name comes from spaniards because when indiginous people were being colonized in mexico they didnt have last names so santos was given to them. Marriage shouldn't be focused on changing your last name to be your partners. Both sides of the marriage has to understand why they don't want their name and for me its like they are owning me and taking a part of me that i've owned my whole life.

R Brown 7B

3/24/2023 07:44:57 pm

I love your input about how your last name represents your roots and culture. Also, I understand when you say marriage shouldn’t be focused on the last name. It really shouldn’t matter if you lover your partner enough.

Shamarian Samuels

3/24/2023 01:22:16 pm

When I get married changing my last name depends on the circumstance of what's going on in my life at that point. I really want to keep the Samuels' tradition going on. The girls get Samuels and the boys get Craig. But if my husband stresses the fact that he wants his son to have his last name, I will break the tradition.So I honestly can't really say whether I would keep my last name or change it. It depends on my mindset at that point in time.

R. Brown 3A

3/24/2023 10:32:12 pm

The world is full of unexpected surprises so it's good that you are going to adjust for it. There is no point in thinking about who gets to keep their name and who doesn´t since you can just decide when your married.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/24/2023 05:50:21 pm

I wouldn't go the traditional route for two reasons, the first one being, most origins of traditions are questionable or were oppressive in some way. The second one is, i'm a lesbian so nothing about my marriage would be traditional. I would hyphenate or just keep my last name if i didn't like my wife's last name.

R Brown 7B

3/24/2023 07:42:40 pm

From my perspective as a woman in this world I would keep my own last name. Yes, women typically take the man’s last name, but I feel that keeping my own last name makes me feel more independent. Obviously this is just my opinion and people might think differently, but I don’t see anything wrong with breaking tradition.

F. Maltos 3A

3/24/2023 08:29:12 pm

I agree with you because there is nothing wrong with breaking traditions since the wife has always kept their husband last name going for a long time. I believe since we are now in the future we can break the old traditions.

R. Brown 3A

3/24/2023 10:23:54 pm

I understand why you want to keep your name since I want to keep mine. Marriage isn´t a tradition if everyone does it differently.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/24/2023 11:59:17 pm

I do feel more independent when I do have my last name. When I get married I do want people to know that I have a husband though. I also do want my tradition to get passed on though but i do have a brother so I don't have to worry.

R.Aponte 2A link

3/24/2023 08:06:44 pm

When I get married, I want to keep my last name and have my husband’s last name. Since I don’t have any brothers to carry on my families last name, keeping my last name means a lot to me. It will give respect to my family and the family i’m going to build.

Pina 7B

3/24/2023 11:05:42 pm

You will be the one to carry your last name legacy and your family’s aswell.

C.lott 2A

3/24/2023 11:57:34 pm

I disagree cause the legacy doesnt have nothing to do with the way you choose whether the name fits or not. People always try to make an argument about how it helps the family in a way but not thinking about what really matters. The legacy is something that could be created within the family an not just the names.

J.Castillo 3A

3/24/2023 08:13:06 pm

If I get married, I would like to keep my last name especially because I’m a guy and I would like for my kids to keep my last name for the future generations. I’m not saying that the women should take their boyfriends last name, it’s a choice, they can decide but I would keep my last name.

R. Beck 5B

3/24/2023 11:51:15 pm

I agree I would love to see the name Beck on my future generation. Not saying her name doesn't matter but I would love for my kids to take on my name.

F. Maltos 3A

3/24/2023 08:20:54 pm

If I were to get married in the future I would still stay with my last name and next to it my partner's last name as well. I believe that I should keep my last name until I’m not here anymore because we are born with our last name and should never change it. I will have my partners last name as well since it will show that I am in a marriage relationship and when I have kids I believe they should have my last name and my partner’s.

Pina 7B

3/24/2023 11:04:14 pm

Giving your kids both last names will continue the generations and they’ll have both sides instead of just one.

C.lott 2A

3/24/2023 11:46:58 pm

I agree cause why should you have to adjust to somebody elses request. Also, i feel like that would have a great look on the kids. Marriage is more deeper than the names situation but it plays a big role.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/24/2023 11:56:01 pm

I do feel like in the future I do want to still have my last name with my partner's last name as well. If i do have kids they are going to have their father's last name unless something happens. If i have kids before I get married they will have my last name until I get married.

M Johnson 5B

3/24/2023 09:32:31 pm

If I get married I would take the most fitting name no matter what. It shouldn't matter for who's head of the house or what tradition you celebrate. I will use either name depending on my spouse thinks.

R. Brown 3A

3/24/2023 09:40:28 pm

I don ´ t want to be married, but since this is a hypothetical question I'll go along with it. I would keep my last name. I really like my last name It's a color so everyone will know how to spell it.

Pina 7B

3/24/2023 11:02:06 pm

If I were to get married in the future I would keep my last name, but I would also hyphenate my spouse’s last name. I would keep my last name because that is how people will know me as before I get married. Although I would talk to my spouse beforehand ti make sure we are on the same page. I would like to continue my last name through generations since my brother is the only one who will pass it down.

K Jacinto

3/24/2023 11:05:22 pm

In a situation when it comes to me giving my wife my last name, I would have a civil conversation with her. We would come to an agreement and do what excels our relationship. There is no big deal on what we decide.

C.lott 2A

3/24/2023 11:43:08 pm

I would agree on the fact that the women should take the mans last name. The reason being is because in most cases the man is basically the person to take care of everything that goes around the house. As a man thats his responsibility.

G.Ojeh B6

3/24/2023 11:48:46 pm

In my opinion, y'all will need to reach a consensus on who will take who in that circumstance. You might decide to take both or leave things as they are, but that will require consensus.

R. Beck 5b

3/24/2023 11:49:57 pm

Me personally I would like to keep my last name. So far as for my wife I wouldn't really too much care as she lets it be known thats her new name and that she belongs to me in marriage.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/24/2023 11:51:36 pm

From a women's perspective the whole point of getting married is to get your last name changed to start a family or maybe start a beginning. Before you get married make sure its with the person you really want to be with and you want to have a fresh start as well. You don't want to get married to somebody that treats you wrong and you did all of this changing to your name. In the future when I do get married i'm going to make sure before i change my last name I am with the right person.

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