When most of my friends got engaged, they immediately started referring to themselves as the future Mrs. (insert future husband’s last name here). I cringe every time I see it. Why is it still so expected that the girl will change her last name to her husband’s when she gets married? Not in my house! I did change my last name when I married my best friend, but my husband changed his last name too. Disclaimer: Please don’t take my stance on this issue as a dig at anyone who does decide to take their husband’s last name when they get married. In fact, I think that’s absolutely fine! My Read The Full Story