My SO and I have had our children's names picked out since we started dating almost 13 years ago. Our first son would be named after him and, he is. Our first daughter after my mother. I'm due with her In September. He is now saying he doesn't want to give her that name. Him and my mother have never really gotten along and my relationship with her has been very rocky. She's a narcissist who can't take responsibility for her life. I however love her very much and am grateful for her struggles. Anyway it's now becoming an issue. My question is... should I leave her name as is or should I consider his feelings and change it? This would hurt my mothers feelings very much.
I get it and im so sorry to hear. If you cant agree maybe theres some other way to commemorate her?
@kambam, we've discussed that as well. I know that won't be good enough for my mom and it will still upset her. The only reason I don't want to budge is because my mom has a terminal illness and we're not sure she's going to be with us much longer.
I think you should try to agree. A name is pretty permanent. Maybe settle for using it as a middle name.
I think he shouldn't be changing his mind all last minute especially if you already told your mom that would be her name. It's like giving her something very special and then ripping it away