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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn’t and somehow when my old friends send me something, noting it is from ‘THE HINKLEBOTTOMS’ rather than from how I think of them ‘Jane Maiden Name’ it strikes me as a little creepy stepford. My issue, I’m sure, but it does strike me

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me too. but i think of the general tradition of women who take their husband's names as creepy stepford. [/quote]

Labeling women who take their husband’s name as stepford is a bit narrow. In 2024, the real goal is having the freedom to choose what feels right—whether that’s keeping your name or sharing one. Taking a partner’s last name isn’t about losing individuality; it’s often about simplifying life and showing commitment. It’s a personal choice with meaning, and it deserves respect, not shame[/quote]

I am the person you are quoting. 
Women have a lot of choices and freedom in 2024. 
I find the choice to change the name "because it feels right" extra weird (esp because it's usually saying 1950 "feels right," and - barring exceptional circumstances -- I don't respect rhe choice, sorry.
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NP. I think it’s weird to think people who make different choices than you would make are weird and creepy.

We can do better and treat all people with respect, even when we don’t agree with them or their choices. 
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Well, you have to admit it’s not just a ‘different choice’. It’s a choice made on a history of women being men’s property. It’s like people who getting married on a plantation off putting. Sure, they might look pretty, but there is a dark underbelly that you can understand why people would want to avoid. [/quote]

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