Today, I got back to work. Last week, my divorce was finalized and my last name is, once again, my maiden name. Since I'm a teacher, all my students will remember me by my ex-husband's last name. I get to be reminded every day that my marriage failed until everyone memorizes my maiden name. FML
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Today, I noticed that my mom still has me saved in her phone with my married name. I told her she could change it back to my maiden name. She said, "Not until it's legal!" My husband and I have been separated for more than 2 years and my divorce will be finalized in 2 days. She still won't change it. FML
Today, I noticed a prospective employer I had been networking with changed her last name on her e-mail signature. I wished the aquaintence congratulations on her new marriage. Her divorce was finalized this week. FML
Today, my wife changed her name back to her maiden name. Why? So people would stop asking questions about us. We have been married for 15 years. FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me to marry him, saying that the only thing he would change about me is my last name. I later told him that I wanted to keep my last name after the marriage. I'm now single again. FML
Today, I officially became a divorced marriage counselor. FML
Today, I received the newspaper from my hometown. My ex-husband's wedding announcement and picture were on the front page. His new wife has the same first name as me. All my Facebook friends from high school commented on how much weight I've lost and how good I look in my wedding photo. FML
Today, I work at the DMV. My ex-husband’s sister came in for a last name change. When I looked at the marriage license and her other documents, it was revealed that she was never his sister. My ex-husband is now her husband. Now I understand why they always spent time alone together. FML
Today, I called off my engagement, after finding out my fiancé is cheating on me. I recently started a new job, and in anticipation of getting married, I asked that my username include his surname. They can't be changed, so now I get to log in every day under that sorry bastard's surname. FML
Today, I found out my wife named our son after her ex-lover. FML
Today, my ex-husband officially became my stepdad. FML
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sandracore 15
Sucks for you, OP. but do they have to call you by name every time? Can't they just say 'miss' ?
A100893 30
Have them call you Ms. (Whatever letter your ex-husband's name started with) that way it isn't as painful.
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Comments (109)
MDashwood 4
I'm so sorry OP. I am actually going through the exact same thing only I'm just a substitute teacher. I have several campuses that know me with my ex-husband's name, and now I am going by my maiden name. Just be happy you have a classroom of your own with the same students everyday.
lexstroebs8 1
this happened to one of my teachers! sooo sadd
MissKrissy 5
Umm in my family, I have yet to see someone change her name back after a divorce. Maybe we're odd, but everyone has said 'it's easier to not have to change everything'. My papa actually cheated on nana repeatedly and she hates him, but she kept his last name after the divorce.
saksxalmo 20
If it's easier not to change anything, why did they change it when they got married?
xNephilim 19
Because that's how marriage works. You take your husband's name. It's tradition. Also, it's the GRANDPARENTS we're talking about. Imagine the scandalized reactions back then. "Oh my God, she didn't take his last name! I bet she's trying to sneak around behind his back." Yeah, it's no good.
Joerav 2
Once you get used to a teacher's name, it's really hard to call them something else. Sorry though.
ellytoad 13
I had a teacher in high school who got married. The name change seemed to be quite clear. Give it time, it'll sink into daily thought for good.
jacoposki 16
I guess that's why all of my teachers have always used their maiden name when in school.
rainbowteehee 6
Um a lot of women keep there last name when they get married, u don't HAVe to keep his last name.
thecovert 7
Quit being a whinner. No wonder you got divorced.
eggmarie 25
I can't tell if you're trying to troll and failing at it or if you're just stupid
THE_A_TEEN 28
I find this rude and disrespectful. You don't know the reason why OP got divorced, there's no reason to be a half-assed dick about it. Andre this is FML, honey. People come to whine all the time.
THE_A_TEEN 28
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vbmg152 19
OMG! Get over it! Divorces happen, it doesn't mean you're a failure or that you have anything to be sad about. Just get on with life and eventually, everyone will get used to your new name! Don't you realize the same thing happens to newly married people? They get called by the old name until everyone adjusts! You'll live!
kittycat2007 18
My post never showed. :( I said that she should make a game out of it. Maybe offer a piece of candy for those who can remember her new name. A week of that and they will have it memorized in no time.