:D I get that. I'm not sure how I would compromise either, though I wouldn't mind my children having my husband's last name.

I used to feel really strongly about that, but my current boyfriend is pretty adamant about whoever he marries taking his last name, and I don't feel so strongly about it that I'd break up with him over it because he's definitely worth it, 310%. Or maybe 1000%. Or just infinity %.

Maybe that sounds really pathetic to you, but seriously - that's my perogative and I'm not changed at all by it.