I guess I just don't get why anyone is making a big hairy deal out of this, even if they're hung up on gender bias. You should tell them you're changing your name to Rufus. :-P
I love the name James. It was my grandfather's name, who I connect with very strongly even though he passed away long before I was born. It's my uncle's name and my nephew's middle name (named after our grandfather). :-)
A name can help describe who we are, but in the end it is just our inner self that we have to show the world. If someone is only taking you at face value and deciding whether or not to be friends based on what name you've chosen, then that's not someone who is willing to move forward and learn the why of your name.
I'm glad you're finding it comfortable, natural, and easy to say your new name. And that story about your father in law was really sweet! I hope he'll continue to support you regardless of how things go with your ex-partner. <3
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I guess I just don't get why anyone is making a big hairy deal out of this, even if they're hung up on gender bias. You should tell them you're changing your name to Rufus. :-P
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All my best to you. :-)
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I'm glad you're finding it comfortable, natural, and easy to say your new name. And that story about your father in law was really sweet! I hope he'll continue to support you regardless of how things go with your ex-partner. <3
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