minus-squarePlanchette (he/him) @lemmy.worldtoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.world•Does changing your last name make sense when you’re not that name?linkfedilinkarrow-up0·14 hours agoI legally changed my surname to a historical family member’s maiden name because I honestly don’t like my family that much. It’s a compromise; it’s still in the family, but that name hasn’t been used in nearly a century. linkfedilink
Planchette (he/him) @lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldEnglish · 15 hours agoWhat is a Lemmy user called? A lemming? message-squaremessage-square27fedilinkarrow-up147arrow-down13
arrow-up144arrow-down1message-squareWhat is a Lemmy user called? A lemming? Planchette (he/him) @lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldEnglish · 15 hours agomessage-square27fedilink
I legally changed my surname to a historical family member’s maiden name because I honestly don’t like my family that much. It’s a compromise; it’s still in the family, but that name hasn’t been used in nearly a century.