Family

Is sharing the same last name important for married couples?

For

It symbolizes unity and shared identity.

Against

Names are part of personal history and should not have to change.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Feels like you are building a family. Making a team. Same reason I'd want my kids to have my name.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • My husband wanted us to share a name as a symbol on unity and was happy to take my name
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • The important part of marriage isn’t the last name, it’s the commitment
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It’s my identity, it’s the name I’ve had my whole life
    RedditOriginal language: English
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