Question of the Day-Name change after marriage

Would you ever take your wife's surname(last-name)? or Ladies, would you prefer your husband takes your surname instead?

My friend put up an article on his blog titled 'WHY SHOULD I TAKE MY WIFE'S NAME'.This article paved way for a  debate which is still ongoing. I would like to know what you guys think about it.But before that,let me give you  a summary of my argument and his argument.

His argument

He is the only son of his father and would want to continue his fathers heritage.Besides,culturally, he is expected to do it.Also,since he is the one paying her dowry,it is only right that she takes his last name.

My argument

I don't think it is a big deal for you to take your wife's surname. What if she is also the only surviving child of her parents and has to keep her Father's legacy alive?Besides,its not about keeping your father's legacy alive but starting your own legacy.What then do i think  is the best solution to this brouhaha?Compound names!That way you get to keep your name and add your husbands name to it. And the best part of it all, your children get to have both your names!! :-)

What do you think about this issue? Are you for or against the motion and why?

Enjoy!

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What Would You Do?

Hello everyone!

Someone needs advice!

so, my friend Naa recently reached out to me and wanted to know my opinion on something that has been bothering her. She has been hanging out with this guy she really likes and would love to date him. However, this guy(Kofi) is her friends(Akua) ex-boyfriend. The thing is that Akua and Kofi  broke up about three years ago and Naa never met Kofi whilst he was dating Akua. Also, long before Naa and Kofi met, Akua and Naa got into a fight and haven't spoken to each other ever since. Now Kofi has fallen head over heels in love with Naa and Naa also wants to be with him  but  doesn't know whether to date him or let the feelings die a natural death. She tells me that she is scared to date him because she feels like people would see her as a ' boyfriend snatcher' and judge her.

If you were in Naa's shoes, What would you do? and why would you take that decision?

NB- All names have been changed to protect the people involed

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