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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is unecessary and annoying, I agree.  I've been married for 20 yrs, and have never changed my name either.  Can't tell exactly from your post, but it leaves me with the impression that you may not have been married that long or have kids?  My recommendation is to ignore it, and just move on.  You'll be dealing with this for a long time.  Tell your husband to get used to also being called Mr. YourLastName, which has happened to mine a lot over the years when meeting my colleagues or attending work related events.  I also have just learned to answer to Mrs. HisLastName for things when it just isn't a big deal or necessary to correct--often my kids' friends/parents/teammates, because they naturally assume we all have the same last name.  It really just doesn't feel worth the energy after a while.

That said, it annoyed me immensely years ago.  So I get it.  It annoyed me especially from my MIL.  I think she eventually stopped...or maybe not, maybe I stopped caring?  I'd have to go find a card or something from her to tell you now.  :)[/quote]

I didn't change my name.  I get called Mrs. Hislastname sometimes, which doesn't really bother me.  But I expect my parents and in-laws to know my name, and to use it.  They aren't random acquaintances, they are family that I regularly interact with.  [/quote]

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