A name doesn’t only carry meaning, but also a fresh start.

This woman was caught off guard when her fiancé asked if he could take her last name instead of the other way around.

They talked about it, and she eventually agreed.

Now, they’re both excited and overwhelmed with joy as they dream about their shared future.

Check out the full story below for all the details.

Fiancé asked me something that made me cry

My fiancé (28M) and I (29F) have been together for a few years.

We’re not sure when we’re gonna get married.

But we’ve made the decision we will whenever our finances and life deem it plausible.

This woman’s fiancé asked her about changing her name after the wedding.

Today, my fiancé came up to me and said he wanted to ask me something. I said okay.

He asked if I was planning on taking his last name, hyphenating it, or just not changing my name at all.

It was really nice to know he was completely okay with whatever I wanted to do.

But I said I hadn’t thought about it yet.

He then asked her if he could get her last name instead.

Then, he caught me the hell off guard and asked, “Can I take your last name?”

I would’ve thought he was joking, but he was dead serious.

He was talking and looking at me the way he does whenever he’s being vulnerable with me.

I literally just stopped dead in my tracks and asked, “For real?”

He got emotional explaining why.

He said he thought it would be really exciting for him to get a new last name.

He didn’t outright say it, but I know he doesn’t really care for his current last name.

His extremely religious family was harmful towards him.

He also mentioned he absolutely loves my family.

He said it would be an absolute honor for him to join us.

She said yes, and they were both excited.

I got really giddy and excited about how we were gonna have the same last name.

It was gonna be mine.

He seemed really excited I said yes.

Well, I got overwhelmed and started crying.

They haven’t told anyone yet, but have decided to share the news online.

He gave me a really passionate hug and we stood there for a moment.

Not to get too icky or sappy, but then I said, “Thank you, future Mr. [my last name].”

We haven’t told anyone yet.

But I really wanted to share it with someone!

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