Name Changing?

Sorry, but of course people are going to ume that you are taking his last name. This is how it is traditionally done. Are you upset when people ume he will get you a ring? If you are deviating from the tradition, it is your responsibility to let people know. Since you haven't even decided that for yourself, how can you be angry with them? Also, I believe that a woman should take her husband's name. It enhances the committment. Why should it matter...this is forever right? Personally, if I ever have a lapse in sanity and do get married I'll gladly give up this part of the tradition. In return, all I'll ask is that we have a small wedding, she buys the rings and we have a prenup that says we keep everything we came in with and half of what we aquire during the marriage WHEN we divorce.