Sorry guys, I was down with flu/flu like something so could not post. I was busy cleaning/ arranging/rearranging things at home sometime back and came across something which I forgot existed....my “Marriage Certificate” (got it done almost a year after wedding). After I have been married, a lot of people (mostly friends and relatives) have asked me "So what is your name now?" to which I politely replied "I am planning to retain my maiden name." I got mixed reactions about this decision, some people shrug it off, some people were surprised, but the worst kind (let me not take names) questioned my decision. I thought I was done talking about it, but the other day someone I know well, asked me for my e-mail address and when I gave them, there was an instant reaction “ohh so you are still SURI huh??”
OK, so listen up!! My name...... My business, is that surprising huh? I am sure there are plenty of women out there, who go about embracing the husband’s last name or as in my husband’s (maharastrian) custom even changing their first name without a thought. I have no opinion or rather I’m no one to sit and judge their decision. As for myself, I’m fine retaining my maiden name. What is the big deal?? I mean should I be changing my surname, just because its mentioned in my marriage certificate...how lame is that?? My blog, my email ids, passport, bank accounts, PAN card, insurance policies and what not...all have my maiden name. Why should I go through the pain of updating so much when it can be done with minimum effort!! Well I sign “SURI”, not “PHADKE” because I feel SURI has a nice ring to it. To me ANURADHA SURI is a brand ;) I am not going to change that...ever. My marriage is the most important part of my life, read that properly, it is *the* most important thing in my life, yet, I see no reason to change my name especially when the crazy me loves it ;)
Well there is nothing wrong with my husband’s last name but I see no logic in giving up mine. If I ever get bored with being a SURI (which I know I never will) or feel like I need a change I will change it ,but that will be my decision and not something that comes in the package when one marries. So people who think that a woman who is old enough to make decisions in life, can't take a decision about her name, think again. Thank you :|
OK, so listen up!! My name...... My business, is that surprising huh? I am sure there are plenty of women out there, who go about embracing the husband’s last name or as in my husband’s (maharastrian) custom even changing their first name without a thought. I have no opinion or rather I’m no one to sit and judge their decision. As for myself, I’m fine retaining my maiden name. What is the big deal?? I mean should I be changing my surname, just because its mentioned in my marriage certificate...how lame is that?? My blog, my email ids, passport, bank accounts, PAN card, insurance policies and what not...all have my maiden name. Why should I go through the pain of updating so much when it can be done with minimum effort!! Well I sign “SURI”, not “PHADKE” because I feel SURI has a nice ring to it. To me ANURADHA SURI is a brand ;) I am not going to change that...ever. My marriage is the most important part of my life, read that properly, it is *the* most important thing in my life, yet, I see no reason to change my name especially when the crazy me loves it ;)
Well there is nothing wrong with my husband’s last name but I see no logic in giving up mine. If I ever get bored with being a SURI (which I know I never will) or feel like I need a change I will change it ,but that will be my decision and not something that comes in the package when one marries. So people who think that a woman who is old enough to make decisions in life, can't take a decision about her name, think again. Thank you :|
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