As was previously said, your family should always come first. But would you be prepared to pay the price for the ten-year blunders made by your father? The account that follows is an extension of a story that was recently shared about a woman who unintentionally named her firstborn child after her father's long-term lover. The original poster (OP), despite the devastating news and intense familial pressure, refused to have her baby's name changed as it was special to her and her spouse. The dec…

Our top concern should always be the happiness and well-being of your family. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister had given her upcoming baby the silliest name possible? Would you say something, or would you just keep your mouth shut and hope that everything works out? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had always been very close. But when the sister announced that she was expecting, their relationship grew even close…

The first thing a parent should do is name their child. You are securing their place in the world by granting them a name they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Therefore, the responsibility is great and ought not to be disregarded. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child, a daughter. She had known since she was a young girl that she would name her firstborn daughter Seraphina. Unfortunately, before O…

One of the first things a parent considers after giving birth to a child is the name. A person's name influences their personality and sense of self. As a result, one would assume that a parent would choose a name for their child after thoroughly understanding its meaning. The story that follows centers on an angry brother-in-law. Irish-born, the original poster (OP) is married to an American woman. OP's sister-in-law is expecting their first kid with her spouse. During the process of deciding…

When you do eventually tie the knot, you not only marry the man but also his entire family. That being said, how would you respond if your future mother-in-law tried to interfere in your marriage by deciding whether or not you should adopt your spouse's last name? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. Recently, the original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé announced their engagement. Things were going great at first, but as soon as the future mother-in-law got involved, things quic…

Choosing a name for your child is among the most difficult and stressful tasks you will likely face when getting ready for a child. A child's name is something they will carry with them through good times and bad. So, to use the most infamous quote in the history of television, 'With great power comes great responsibility', what would you do if your parents left you with a name that was too humiliating to ever use in public? The story below is an account of a confused daughter. Since childhood,…

Pregnancy is an exciting time. You get to anticipate the birth and daydream about the kind of person your child might grow up to be. The story below is of a confused wife. The Original Poster (OP), is currently expecting her third child with her husband. The husband made it clear just before they tied the knot that he would love to carry on the family name if they were to have a son and name him after his father. Initially, OP agreed and the two of them decided that OP would name any daughters…

Your name has the ability to shape who you are by its strength and profundity. However, how would you feel if your grandparents forbade you from using your given name? The story that follows is recounted by a disappointed granddaughter. Once it was established that her mother could not support her, the Original Poster (OP) moved in with her maternal grandparents. All was okay for a while until the couple stated that they felt uncomfortable with the name that was given to her and that they would…

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