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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a professional when I married and also thought changing my name was unnecessary.  Seemed old fashioned.  [/quote]

I was a professional when I married but wanted my family to all have the same last name. I still work full-time and earn the same amount as my husband (actually right now slightly now but we've always been close). I am not dependent on him but I love having his last name and the same last name as our kids. I grew up in southern California and my mom worked full-time and I'd say overall my family was pretty progressive (my mom was very high up at Bank of America and worked with all men in a very male-dominated field) but I never questioned taking my husband's last name. I have never been accused of being old fashioned, conservative, traditional, or or anything like that. Oh, and my husband and I were both married before we met (no kids for either of us). So I've changed my name more than once. At this point, I don't think I'd ever change it because I now identify with his last name and I like having the same name as my children. It's not necessary, obviously, but I wanted it. Anyway, I'm sure you'll say I protest too much but I don't really care if you think it's old fashioned or not because just as I assume you don't care what I think of your choice, I didn't factor anyone else's opinion into my decision.[/quote]

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