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Is taking your husband's last name still necessary? Many women (and men) say they are tied to this time-honored marital convention. (Dating And Relating Debate).(Brief Article)
* Although at first she said she wouldn't, Jennifer Aniston seems to have taken her husband's name. About a year and a half after she tied the knot with Brad, she ordered 250 note cards engraved with "Jennifer Pitt." This is a major move, especially for a celeb who's got her own star status. But regardless, many wedded women grapple with the decision, wondering if losing their maiden name somehow sacrifices their identity. So we asked Cosmo readers, should a woman adopt her hubby's last name?
YES: a marriage must
63% WOMEN
59% MEN
"I would definitely change my name to match my husband's. Not only has that been a tradition in my family for generations, but I would also want him to see how strong my love is. Changing my name will not change who I am as an individual; it will only bring me closer to the person I love." --Daphne, 19
"Yes, a woman should take her husband's name when they get married. It shows that you are leaving your old single life behind and starting a new family together." --Shannon, 22
"Keeping your own name is a sign of insecurity. A woman should sport her husband's name with pride." --Liz, 22
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Source: HighBeam Research, Is taking your husband's last name still necessary? Many women (and...