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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you bother correcting family members when they call you by your husband's last name? We are 6 months post-wedding and various cousins and grandparents from DH's family have sent mail only to me (i.e. birthday cards) addressed to "Larla (DH last name)". It drives me insane because I felt very strongly about keeping my name.

FWIW, I have kept my name on Facebook and if people ask I of course tell them. But I haven't made any sort of announcement (because that would be weird), so I guess everyone just assumes I forgot to change it on Facebook.[/quote]

I kept my name-- I did it for me and to preserve a family name a bit longer where I am the last in my line. I didn't do it because I want to be perceived in a certain way-- I think my actions and the type of person are more integral to my identity at this point.

I think it's okay for people to assume that I changed my name-- most women in the US do. I correct this assumption (in my case) if it's a face to face interaction, someone I'm likely to run into again, and without making things awkward. If I get a Christmas card with my husband's last name, it's fine. Let one family member know that you didn't change your name-- the word will get out. [/quote]

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