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The name
| Tue, 03-20-2007 - 10:37pm |
Did you all go back to your maiden name after the d?
Here's the thing. I really like my name from my marraige. And I don't want to change it back. But is it a must? Or am I just trying to hold onto one last thing? I never like my maiden name (lot of bad childhood stuff) and really think that is what it is. I was so glad the day I didn't have to use it again and now I don't wanna go back to it.
Any thoughts?

~calla~ mom to rosie and gracie
I took my maiden name back and the court order was signed on the same day as our divorce was finalized. It was a PITA to change everything but I felt, at the time, that it was the best thing for me. I wanted to feel like I was getting myself back and a little bit to hurt my XH (bad reason, I know). Now, nearly 2 years later, I do regret changing it mostly because my maiden name is clunky and his was much easier to say on the phone!! LOL... but seriously, you have to do what's best for YOU. IMHO, I see no problem in keeping your exes name but it's a personal choice.
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Ali
I have mixed feelings about "the name".
I kept my married name because of our son. I just have a hard time thinking I spent 29 years as Moore and only 5 years as Redd and here I am keeping Redd, probably for the rest of my life. I honestly have bad feelings about both.
Keep your married name if you please. It's up to you. Is he asking for his name back? Some guys do that.
Good Luck to you!