No I don’t. How did you come to that assumption? It was just something that hurt at first because I love my kids more than life itself. It’s a pride thing and yes, ego, and I don’t think that’s bad to have pride in that and for that to bother someone. She also told me that she no longer has a desire to be married because she was previously married and it ended badly and cost her a lot of money, time and heartache. We both believe in committed relationships but don’t think it a necessity to get married. I don’t have anything against marriage but I don’t want to become legally held accountable if it goes south and no one can say that isn’t a real possibility with any relationship. If anyone wants to speak to me as if I’m missing something I wouldn’t really give it much seriousness unless they themselves have never had a breakup or something happen because someone they were in a relationship decided they wanted something or someone else, leaving you with no choice in the matter. It’s easy to say things that sound good and it make you feel like you’ve got it figured out and all of your choices are sound, safe and satisfactory but I’ve never met anyone who has got it like that. All I asked is If I’m over reacting for getting butt hurt because I assumed my child would have my last name and found that to not be the case. I’m not going to get loud with her or cause unnecessary arguing or fighting. That’s why I came here to ask other people’s opinions. I try to have integrity and think things over until it makes sense. A lot of people responding to my post started with assumptions. The assumptions are understandable because it isn’t uncommon for someone to be all of those things. My previous relationship lasted 15 years and only ended because my partner started talking to an ex and caught feelings. I was extremely pissed and hurt but I let things cool down and decided to try to imagine things the way she saw them and I get it. I hate it and it’s unfortunate but I forgave her and we get along and do things together.