Reply to Can't wait to change my surname, but notice many women keeping theirs, is there a reason for this trend?

Forum Index » Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)

Reply to "Can't wait to change my surname, but notice many women keeping theirs, is there a reason for this trend?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trend? I'm older Gen X (mid 50s) and plenty of women in my age range still have their maiden names and have been married for 25-30 years.

It isn't a trend, OP. [/quote]

Yeah, I get where you're coming from as an older Gen X'er. Your experience, where lots of women kept their maiden names, was pretty common in your circle. But here's the twist - the younger crowd, Millennials and Gen Z, are mixing things up. They're leaning more towards traditional roles, and it's not just about nostalgia. A big reason for this shift is avoiding the burnout that a lot of them saw in their parents' generation.

These younger generations are all about balancing work and life. They're opting for one partner, often the husband, to be the main earner so they can have more chill time and not be on that constant grind. This change is a reaction to the intense work culture that kind of got cemented by Boomers and wasn't really pushed back on by Gen X. Millennials and Gen Z want different things - they're choosing jobs that fit their values and life goals, and they're big on flexible work setups.

So, while your generation was all about keeping maiden names and dual full-time working parents, the largest groups today are redefining what's normal. They're a huge part of the population, so their choices are making waves. It's about finding that sweet spot where they can enjoy life without feeling like they're just working all the time.

For more on these shifts in generational attitudes towards work and family life, check out the insights from Pew Research Center, American Press Institute, and Johns Hopkins University[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics