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“There is still a double standard between genders when it comes
to number of dating partners and how intimate one may get with
them before marriage. So unless you are completely sure that this
question has come from a genuine place rather than an insecure one
(regardless of which partner brought it up), dodge it completely.”

The interviewee prefers to remain anonymous
Recruiter, 23 years old

? Should I change my last name when I get married?

Many working women gather ample personal and professional accomplishments tied to their maiden names.
Do women feel like they lose their identity with a change of surname? Sometimes, is changing your last name
necessary because of where you live?

“For women to change their name or to keep their maiden name does
play a signi cant role to their life after marriage. What is most essential
is that she should make the nal decision. Since I was moving to
Malaysia after marriage, with my husband’s feedback, I decided to keep
my maiden name for o cial work reasons in Thailand. After living away
from home, I gradually realised that my Thai name is the one thing that
still connects me to home and helps preserve my identity. I believe that
coming from a family with daughters, this is my way to carry my family
name to another generation.”

Praveen Anansongvit
Director of Falcon Mind, 38 years old

“I’m kind of old-fashioned so I like being referred to as Mrs.
Singhsachathep! I’d also prefer to have my children grow up in a
family where everyone uses the same surname. I don’t think we lose
our identities when we change our last name but we gain a new one
as a ‘Mrs’.”

Simi Singhsachathep
Managing Partner at Umpire Legal, 28 years old

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