Change name after the Big D?

[waw1978]

Thank you all so much for your opinions and stories.

Its a tough decision and I started out very clear on changing my name back. My Mom of course never changed hers when her & Dad divorced and is still using the name. She esp thought I should keep the married name because of my daughter. But she accepted my choice and is supportive now of the change. She made good point that I am only 30 and more than likely will be married again someday and it will probably change again.

But others that I know, not so much. STBX H for example...completely disgusted that I want to change my name. He thinks I should be the same as my daughter. I wanted to slap him and say " I just don't want the same name as you"...but I held back and bit my toungue.

I am almost positive I am going to change my name back. My daughter is only 5 so she can't give me any imput.