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Marriage not only brings two people but also brings two names together. Here are 5 Reasons "You Might Want to Take His Last Name"

Updated On 22 Jan, 2017 Published On 22 Jan, 2017
Marriage not only brings two people but also brings two names together. Here are 5 Reasons

"Marriage" doesn't solely mean celebrating a ceremony of two people bonding together, it has a much bigger and deeper side to it.

"Marriage" doesn't solely mean celebrating a ceremony of two people bonding together, it has a much bigger and deeper side to it.  

While marrying someone and the thought of spending the rest of our lives together with that person is insanely overwhelming, there's another major thing that crawls up in the head of every "to-be-wedded" couple.

Well, you guys have already guessed what we are talking about and it's about whether to take your husband's last marriage or not. We know it's really old school to replace your last name with your husband's but today we'll tell you some few good reasons why you should do it.

1. It bonds us together

If you study spirituality, feng shui and energy, numbers and names mean a lot to what you can manifest, tells renowned celebrity relationship expert Audrey Hope. “And so when you join names, you’re declaring to the universe that you’re a complete unit.Together’ is a powerful energy, which solidifies the marriage bond.”

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2. It's easier to start a family

A child definitely suffers confusions and perplexity if he finds out that his mother and father have different surname. Having the same last name, i.e. of their father's provides them a sense of unity and togetherness which is really helpful for a child's growth.

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3. It signifies a new beginning

We all know how exciting and thrilling experiences marriage brings us into our lives as everything seems different after we tie the knots. Changing your name denotes that both of you are ready to take a new start and tell the world that you two belong together forever. Isn't it a wonderful feeling?

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4. Of course, your husband will be happy!

Giving up your last name and taking his will make any man much happier than ever. It shows the sacrifice you can do for him and his family and makes him love you and respect you. It'll make him feel that you're now a part of his life, that you're his family now.

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5. It shows your commitment

Not only does changing your last name show you’re fully committed to the marriage, but it’s also an act of love, points out Scott Carroll, MD, a psychiatrist, relationship expert and the author of Don't Settle: How to Marry the Man You Were Meant For. “It means a lot to men when their wife takes their name,” he says.

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Here's a video of The Real Daytime, posted in 2014, giving reasons why we should take husband's last name.

Well, changing your last name is truly prestigious and a matter of a pride too as it shows how proud you and your husband are because of your amazing relationship.

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