Thanks April, I see what you mean. It’s just that I’ve always had compliments from people on how nice my name is, both first and surname together. Now I will be spelling it out to everyone and no one will understand what my surname is.
To me a name is a superficial thing which can be changed just like your hairstyle or make up. My dad changed his name when he came out to Australia because people wouldn’t be able to pronounce or spell it – and he didn’t want that hassle. I don’t either.
What if I kept my surname and my kids took my fiances surname?
I actually think the kids will wonder how I let them take such a difficult surname.
But I guess you are right, it’s a small compromise to make, but one which will be with me for every day of my life.
