A far-future approach to the topic, from an unpublished SF
story. (context: Chris is trying to distract his mother's
guest's attention away from a topic that is embarrassing to
discuss with a woman from another planet.)
Cris rubbed his cheek thoughtfully, and said Ivan isn't
allowed to
Hi Spiders,
I've enjoyed reading all the different view points, as they've popped up.
I've retained my original surname, it's mine why should I change it?
Marriage and procreation hasn't changed that. My 3 children have their dad's
surname (we are married), and my surname is their middle name
