I kept my married name. I've seen women after lengthy marriages revert to their maiden name while all their friends go, "huh?".

Perhaps I'm just a bit too simple or lazy. It's my kids last name. I'm their mom. It's my last name.

Annnnddddd... at least for me.. it seemed a little petty to change it. Like Jeff said, the last name affects me far more than what may or may not appeal to the former spouse.

And the former spouse has no say in the matter.

My choice.

It's kinda like the former spouse demanding the undies back I'm wearing because he gave them to me.

Let it go.

*hugs*