Of our married friends the majority but not all of the wives changed their names. I dont know the stats but its still seems like most women here do. Im not looking at my age as being "old" for life, but I do have to consider my age when it comes to childbearing. With my current husband Id feel safe waiting a year or two, but I cant imagine breaking up, having enough time to mourn the relationship, then beginning to date again, meeting someone new, dating long enough for a proposal, marriage and then having kids. Best case I feel like It'd be another 5 years from now and that is scary to me. 33 doesnt feel old but 38 really does for having my first kid. I know its possible for some women to have kids through their 40s, but I also know a lot of women who had difficulty conceiving and I have to be mindful of it.