Food dared me to ask this. so here goes. Men if you were in love and the women wanted you to take her name?

Question

Would you do it?

Answer 1

From a womans point....i did bring this up that he might take on my last name.  He said he didnt want to, and that it was important I take his. That was the end of it...dont really see it as a big deal.  More that the "implication that I have to take his last name" bugs me.  never really had to have him take mine.  

So I did both kept mine and took his...now I have a really long name but everyones happy.  

Answer 2

No, I'd be in love too and insist I share his.

Answer 3

lol...I'm not a guy but I currently date one..lol...and he has brought up the notion several times about marriage (yikes)..he actually suggested to me that he take my name....kind of strange I know, ... but he said that he felt closer to me and my family than he ever did with his and sometimes wished he could just drop his last name anyway...lol...

Answer 4

No, I would not.

I kept my name, and she didn't ask me to change it. She kept her name, and I didn't ask her to change it.

Answer 5

I would take her last name. It's not a problem for me.

It might become more common in the future for men to take their wive's last names. So eventually it won't be such a big deal.

Answer 6

No, I plan to be the groom not the bride.  No wedding gown, tiara, or taking her last name.

Answer 7

I thought it would've been kinda neat if my husband took my name, but he decided he didn't want to.  Though my name gets mispronounced less, he's established professionally using the name he already has, and he has some sentimental attachment to it.  That's cool.  I didn't really want to change mine either, so I can't fault him for it.

Answer 8

Honestly, I probably wouldn't.  It would result in ridicule from my male friends, co-workers and family members.  We can all sit around and pretend that traditions mean nothing to the world outside of GWS, but the emmasculating effect of this in the real world would be pretty huge.  I am sure that this is in response to a question about women taking a mans name.  There is a huge difference between the two.  It is a generally accepted tradition that women take their husband's last name.  Even if other women didn't agree, they could understand it.  This is not the case when it comes to men.  OK, let the thumbs down proceed.

Answer 9

No.  I have a son with my last name.

Edit:  Thanks Murphdogg.  There is the possibility if my son was able to change his name, then I might consider it.  But I doubt my ex-wife would agree to that.  

One reason why I might be against changing my name is because most in my immediate family are gone.  Interesting question.  You never know, it could be a possibility...and a question in which younger men might face more.

Answer 10

Speaking for the women: If he didn't want to, I wouldn't mind. We can both have whatever names we want.

Answer 11

Good question!  The only way I'd consider it is if I were at risk of losing her if I didn't.  But if she was willing to leave me over it, I'd have to think she doesn't really love me as much as I love her, so maybe I'd have to re-think the relationship.  So I can't think of a situation where I would.  

Answer 12

After reading this - she can keep her name and I'll keep my name...

DIVORCE RATE

Welcome to divorcerate.org, the resource for providing information on the divorce rate in America and around the world.

What is the current divorce rate in America?

It is frequently reported that the divorce rate in America is 50%. This data is not accurately correct, however, it is reasonably close to actual. The Americans for Divorce Reform estimates that "Probably, 40 or possibly even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue.", which is actually a projection.

"50% of all marriages in the America end in divorce."

The above statement about the divorce rate in America hides all the details about distribution, however.

Age at marriage for those who divorce in America

Age Women Men

Under 20 years old 27.6% 11.7%

20 to 24 years old 36.6% 38.8%

25 to 29 years old 16.4% 22.3%

30 to 34 years old 8.5% 11.6%

35 to 39 years old 5.1% 6.5%

The divorce rate in America for first marriage, vs second or third marriage

50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce, according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri.”

According to enrichment journal on the divorce rate in America:

The divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%

The divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60%

The divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73%

The divorce rate in America for childless couples and couples with children

According to discovery channel, couples with children have a slightly lower rate of divorce than childless couples.

Sociologists believe that childlessness is also a common cause of divorce. The absence of children leads to loneliness and weariness and even in the United States, at least 66 per cent of all divorced couples are childless.

Answer 13

I'm so flattered ;)

I guess I rest my case?

Answer 14

Yeah i would do It if i truly loved her and that was something that would truly make her happy.

Answer 15

When I got married we were thinking of changing our names to mine but in the end we decided to completely merge our names and BOTH change it. It's very romantic knowing that you are teh only 2 people in the whole world that have this name and that you have both come together and created something new between you.

Answer 16

NEVER.

Answer 17

Sure. I don't care.

Answer 18

If my girlfriend asked me to take her name i would

Answer 19

ummmm... no