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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]it feels so archaic and anti feminist to take his name...[/quote]

Okay, but it is REALLY practical to just have one family name.  Just pick one.[/quote]

I kept my name -- my 2 kids, 8 and 6, have my husband's last name.  I honestly cannot recall this EVER being an issue (including with international travel, ER, doctors' offices, etc.).  So I'm not sure the practicality argument carries the day.[/quote]

It may not be an issue for you but I promise it's an issue for others.  Whenever someone sends something to your house or involves your kids they have to use two different last names.  It's high maintenance.  [/quote]

NP.  This has not been my experience.  Most people will usually use just one name.  It's really never an issue.  [/quote]

I had a different name than my mom and stepdad and brothers growing up. It was annoying. I had to explain it frequently and it did lead to one or two trouble spots when picking up early from school and what not. It also made me feel bad, for whatever that's worth. So you're not just making this decision for yourself, you're also making it for you kids, FWIW.[/quote]

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