What’s in a name? Should you take your husband's surname?

The pending nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have royal watchers brushing up on royal naming practices and asking ‘what’s in a name?’

A new study shows that a wife’s choice of surnames may influence perceptions of her husband’s personality and the distribution of power in the marriage.

In a three-part study conducted in the US and the UK, Rachael Robnett and her co-authors concluded that men whose wives retain their own surnames after marriage are seen as submissive and less powerful in the relationship.

“The marital surname tradition is more than just a tradition. It reflects subtle gender-role norms and ideologies that often remain unquestioned despite privileging men,” said Ms Robnett.

What are your thoughts about women taking the surnames of the men they marry?

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My cousin in England loved her surname and would never want to change it when she got married. Problem solved, her husband changed his surname to hers and they lived happily ever after. 

Reagan and HOLA, what lovely husbands those  two men must be. If I were getting married today, I wouldn't change my name either. 

What happens when the children of these hypenated name families themselves marry?  Do their children then add another hypen?

Whatever name a wife choses to take, I think children should take the name of their father.

Mr and Mrs Furter and all the little chipolatoes.

Sorry but could not resist that one

And who's your mum? Elle Macpherson??

Hi all ( no discrimination here, It's close to Xmas )

Well I'm going to keep on topic here though It's stretching it a bit.

Had a quiet moment so I read another expose entitled " Harvey Weinstein is my monster too " By Salma Hayek. What an intelligent and beautiful example of graceful womanhood she is. Well I'm thinking to myself (wife's not here)  there is one woman I could commit bigamy for! In fact I would gladly change my name to Sage-Salma-Hayek- Man, what's a few hyphens between friends?

Now guys before you disagree try watching her perfomance at SALMA HAYEK TABLE DANCE a clip from a forgettable/unforgettable? cult movie " From Dusk to Dawn ", a crazy,crazy, crazy film starring George Clooney, miscast as a baddie! Watch the whole film at your peril, but Salma's dance scene, which is more of an undulation really is well worth watching, who cares if it is a bit corny? It has a python encircling her( lucky snake!) Foot fetishists are catered for by Salma pouring her drink down her leg and onto her toes and giving a lucky? guy a drink !!

Yes I would certainly forgo any part of my name for her!!

 

Hi sageman - as they say "Curiosity killed the cat" I watched that clip with Salma Hayek, wow what a beautiful body - why does God give beautiful bodies to only a few? She looked very young as did Clooney. I on the other hand put on Antonio Banderas doing the Tango - the dance of love - if only I was 40 years younger. We can dream can't we? I would willingly change my name to Hola Banderas. Ole!

Hi HOLA. Yes we can dream and dreaming can be good in small doses. A little day dream never hurt anybody, and if you choose to dream why not about the Salmas and Antonios of this world? Maybe if God gave us all beautiful bodies then Beauty would be so commonplace we wouldn't appreciate it at all?.....Viva la Difference!!

One thing is for sure watching "From Dusk till Dawn' 1996, shows George Clooney looks have improved with age.

Yes Suze I'm so impressed by the way George has weathered that I've bought a nespresso machine, better late than never! I'm also impressed that you were able to watch that movie. You must have a vivid imagination. I was a bit disappointed with the ending as it appeared that the director had run out of gags after throwing everything but the kitchen sink into the storyline.

 

Re: Banjo's comment about banning from YLC because of sexual harrassment... and a subsequent, quite hysterical response.

I REST MY CASE ... !

This was Banjo's reply to you

You "stated your piece" weeks ago and vowed you will not have anything to say to any of us. Yet you constantly harass and goad Micha. I think he has the patience of a saint. As for your claim about "sexual harassment", you should seek mental health advice as soon as possible because clearly you are not well.

If I knew more details about you, I would slap a court order on you and then we'll see how much mouth you have. YLC would not have anyone on this site if they fitted your claims. You are one very ill person. You were banned from Greypath for the very same behaviour you exhibit on this forum.

Trying to twist Banjo's words are you? 

 

A nerve has been exposed.

Another hysterical response.!

I REST MY CASE ... YET AGAIN ... !!

Hysterical Yenta with exposed nerves, hahahehehahaheheha

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HAHAHAHAAHA

hes trying to MAN UP with his exaggerated laugh now, but the girlie hysterics still show 

HAHAHHAHA

ROFLMAO

 

HEHEHEHEHEHEHEH  I think I've hit quite a few nerves ROFLMAO

 

Have a happy christmas chi chi, get Yenta to keep you company, hahahahaheheheheheeheeeeeeeeeeeee

Night girlie man

im off to dinner 

thanks for the laughs 

Hug yoir chihuahua and have a sniggle together - tee Hee Hee 

HAHAHAHHAHA

 

Dinner?  Is that what you call it?  hahahahaha

Who would want to "sniggle" up to that thing?

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maybe Yenta would!!!!!

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