To take his name or not to take his name? That is the question.
In Episode 3 of The Thing About That we discuss the complex thought processes behind "the surname decision". In a modern world where we're led to believe that everything is possible, it's only right that a modern woman can expect to side-step the custom of giving up her maiden name. But is it really that easy? A lot goes into what a would-be-bride ends up deciding to do: should she go along with tradition, make the big request of asking the husband to take her name, or come up with something new altogether? Sharing a name says something about the unit you are creating together, but as with all things in a wedding, the conversation is never simple.
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Series 1, Episode 3 length: 34 mins 29 seconds
Option 1: Husband takes the wife's name (02:09)
Modern attitudes towards giving up your surname (07:25)
Broaching the subject of surname choice with your family (11:35)
Option 2: Combine your names to make something new (14:33)
The guilt of being a non-traditionalist (19:20)
Option 3: Stick with convention and take your husband's name (21:52)
Surnames and lineage (25:48)
Option 4: Leave it to chance (27:54)
Unfortunate name-combos and "Diary Corner" (28:34)
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