“Why One Woman’s Bold Stand Against Tradition Could Change Marriage Forever”
Ever feel like you’re living in a rom-com where changing your last name is the final scene? If you’re a woman engaged in the U.S., the pressure can be overwhelming—79% of married women take their husband’s last name! But, hold on just a second! Is that really the only ending allowed, or are there thrilling plot twists waiting to be uncovered? Haley Metzger thinks there might be more to the story, urging women to consider the pros and cons of this age-old tradition before diving headfirst into the paperwork abyss. In this article, we’ll break down why some women are saying “no thanks” to their husbands’ last names and what it means for their identity and autonomy. Are you ready to challenge the status quo and write your own name-changing adventure? Don’t forget, there’s lots to explore—LEARN MORE.
There are some things that are so ingrained in our cultures that we never question them. If you’re a woman engaged to a man in the United States, for example, you’re probably going to be expected to change your last name after tying the knot. But is this really necessary?
The Pew Research Center reports that a whopping 79% of married women in the US took their husband’s last name. But Haley Metzger is encouraging women to fully consider all of the pros and cons before taking the leap and abandoning their maiden name. Below, you’ll find a video that she recently shared discussing this topic, as well as a conversation with Kate Beavis Of Magpie Wedding.
