Expecting twins is double the joy and double the decisions. But what happens when both parents have different ideas about what to name the babies? This AITA post explores the dilemma faced by a pregnant woman whose fiancé wants to name both of their babies. The couple agreed to name their son after the father-to-be, but when it came to their daughter, tensions arose. The woman wanted to name her daughter after her sister and deceased father, while her fiancé wanted to name her after his mother. Who will win this naming battle ? And is the woman an a**hole for telling her fiancé that he doesn’t get to name both of their babies? Read the post to find out how they resolved their disagreement and what names they finally chose for their twins.
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Grateful for advice, but wary of mods. Taking a break!
Who gets to name the babies?
A soon-to-be mother of twins is having a disagreement with her fiance over the names of their babies. The fiance wants to name the boy after himself and the girl after his mother. The mother wants to name the girl after her sister and the boy after her deceased father. After agreeing to name the boy after the fiance, the mother feels it’s unfair that the fiance gets to name both babies. The disagreement has caused tension in their relationship. In this AITA post, opinions are divided. Some people suggest the mother should have the final say since she’s carrying the babies, while others suggest they should compromise and combine names. Recycling family names is normal in the mother’s family, but not everyone agrees. What do you think? Check out the comments for some interesting suggestions and advice on how to handle this tricky situation.
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