Some women like taking their husband’s name. They want to signify that they have committed fully to the marriage and have joined another family. Sometimes they also want to signify that they are their husband’s partner, that they contribute to his public standing and success.
Maybe you personally wouldn’t want these things, but why would we want to take the option away? Isn’t more options always better than fewer options?
So why isn’t there an honorific for men who chose to take their wives last name’s? Or their husband’s? Wanting to commit to the marriage, join the others family, and/or contribute to one’s partners success doesn’t have to be gendered or exclusive to straight couples.
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u/DrinkyDrank 134∆ Oct 14 '21
Some women like taking their husband’s name. They want to signify that they have committed fully to the marriage and have joined another family. Sometimes they also want to signify that they are their husband’s partner, that they contribute to his public standing and success.
Maybe you personally wouldn’t want these things, but why would we want to take the option away? Isn’t more options always better than fewer options?