Do you think women who hyphenate their names set themselves up for divorce later on?

Sammy Gabbie GO VEGAN!	Only if she's one of those high strung super feminists who think women are superior to men. What I did was turned my maiden name into a second middle name. I didn't want to lose my middle name, since I'm named after both of my grandmas, and I didn't want to give up my maiden name, so I turned it into a second middle name.

S.R. Reeves	Not at all. I hyphenated my name out of respect for my parents who adopted me soon after I was born. I didn't expect him or any future children to carry the hyphenated name. I explained that to my own husband before we got married, and he was fine with it. I know other women who plan to hyphenate thier names when they get married because they don't see the point in erasing thier identities by completely disposing with thier maiden surnames. Changing one's last name tends to cause a disconnect of identities in the professional world.

mrsknowitall	I hyphenated my name and the one and only reason I did it was because of my career I think that's a very ridiculous thing to suggest

Brandy	Uh, No. Lots of women hyphenate for various reasons. I hyphenated at first - but changed later to just using my husband's name. The reason I hyphenated is because I have children that aren't his, I didn't want them to feel like I wasn't their mom anymore. I only changed when my 11 year old said "Mommy, no matter what name you have I still know you are my mommy". That's all I needed to hear. Some women hyphenate for the reasons I did, others want to maintain some independence, others come from money and it's just smart to carry both names. Whatever the reason, I don't think divorce plays into it one way or another. Unless of course she hyphenated and her husband felt really really strongly that he wanted her to have only his name and she refused.

lonewolf	Max, When I first began seeing it that was my thought ! If I marry again it would only be if she cleves to me, heart ,mind, body, soul and name ! For eternity.

boohoo	Yes- my dad told me years ago that when he wrote life insurance policies for married couples with the woman having hyphenated names, they always divorced and there is data to back that.

Cara	If you hyphenate your name and think that you're setting yourself up for divorce, then you might. It has everything to do with psychology. But in reality, no. Not all all. It's really the woman's choice. After all, she is losing her NAME--the identity she has had since (presumably) birth. Anyone who disagrees can't see that a name is a very important thing to lose. As for me, I hate my last name with a passion and can't wait to marry and change it! ; )

sweetgurl13069	No, I hyphenated my name. I am going through a divorce, but it had nothing to do with the fact I hyphenated my name, it has to do with my cheating husband.

keep_christ_in_christmas_11	OK, i was asked this same question about 15 yrs ago, and here is what i answered them with. when i married my hubby, my ultimate gift to him would be to take his name as my own, to show the love i have for him. to those who wanted to have 2 names they were very insecure with the relationship, and may want to reconcider marrying at this point. been married now almost 14 yrs :)

MONA H	not neccerally

Kim	God, I hope not, my daughters name is hyphenated from birth. If I set her up for that horrible fate I will never forgive myself. No I dont think you are setting yourself up for divorce, because even if you dont do that, you still end up divorced. Good luck

Tix	In many countries, it is done automatically. Including Guatemala where my husband is from. I have taken on his entire hyphenated name here, and there they have me registered with my mother's maiden name and my maiden name. I think it is a good thing for family trees and all, and, 'no', I don't think it is setting up for a divorce, but I would definitely take on his name at least.

ck	wow, what's wrong with hyphenation? your maiden name is a name that defines you all your life, so some women are reluctant to give it up. i didn't hyphenate, but i still got divorced.

Sir Richard	Not necessarily. Many cultures and countries, both western and eastern (Australia, New Zealand), practice that.

Tony S	I don't think that would influence a divorce. If a women wants to keep her name, why hyphenate it, just keep it. It is not mandatory for a wife to take her husband's last name, so why go through all the hassle of getting your credit cards and social security card changed?

Ethan's Mama	No but if you are an important person such as a doctor or a lawyer you shouldn't change your last name because it's a professional problem to change it back. people don't get divorce because of a name change, they get divorce because they loose interest in eachother or because they don't try harder to work out their future. It';s like they weren't at their own ceremony "for better or for worse, for richer or poor till death do us part." people forget those words.

ronnieD	no; what does one have to do with the other?

Aly	I don't think so.

Lori B	No, why? I think they want to maintain their identity and that is admirable.

molly	No - it is really tough to give up your last name - ask any man if he would do it.

Scottie J	Not really, they just seem pretentious to me.

chicago floater	nope but i think they are egotistic and egocentric

FavoredbyU	It depends. I only do so in business circles, because I established myself in my field under my maiden name. One mention of my new name and NOBODY would connect me. When I leave work, I am my new last name....

maslinda74	divorce because of a name? thats ridiculous. maybe its because a black cat crossed their paths at the altar instead.

BabeHart	Why would a - have ANYthing to do with divorce? Changing one's name and not hyphenating certainly isn't an indication of marital longevity. Nothing wrong with a woman choosing to maintain some of her past identity and family identification.

sabete2002	Don't see why.

ttlycrazy	of course not!!

cwstufff	not by the hyphenation process, no

Maria	No. How so?