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Dating someone with your same name

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by turtleboy, Feb 20, 2014.

  1. turtleboy

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    Just a fun question
    If you ever find someone you like and has the same name as you
    would you not go for it or turn it down just because you have the same name?
     
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    Yeah really is a fun question!:lol: if you love someone his name dosent matter!:icon_wink
     
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    It might be kind of neat. I've met a few people with my (real) name before. One of them was a really nice veterinarian who told me my cat was going to die. I still remember how kind and sympathetic she was.
     
  4. Fallingdown7

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    I would do it, I don't see why not. I've never actually did it, but it turns out that the girl who cheated on my ex also had the same name as me. That was awkward and probably why our relationship didn't work lol
     
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    i remember talking to a guy online for a bit who had the same name as me and it was really weird and we didnt go anywhere but it was nothing to do with his name, he was just really boring lol

    But yeah, I dont think it makes any difference really i mean iven opposite sex couples could have the problem with unisex names like Alex
     
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    I dunno. It wouldn't bother me in some ways, but I'd get frustrated when I was out with them and I didn't know if people were talking to me or to him/her. That'd get old pretty quick -.-'

    I don't have that strong of an attachment to my name ( first or last ) so I'd be more than willing to just change it if things go too confusing xD
     
  7. CharlieHK

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    Names don't really matter...in a way it would be kinda cool. But then if you hit it off and get married...uhm...people might get confused. "So your name is Billy Smith, and you are married to Billy Smith?" -.- "yes..."
     
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    That would be kinda funny :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    I'd think in that scenario both parties would keep their last name to avoid the messy confusion
     
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    I would use the same name feature as a conversation starter, and would make fun of it anytime, like "my name is way sexier than yours".

    It can be quite an advantage!
     
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    I think it'll be really interesting and really really really funny at the same time. Definitely cool!
     
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    The fact that I find it awesome that I meet someone with my name I think it would be cool, funny, and a little strange but I could deal with that. Though my name is quite popular so I meet a lot of people with the same name and is more common among women though.
     
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    Yes I'm having a crush on a friend who share the same first name and many other things. He's gay too! It's just I dont know how to approach him tho ... We're in the same musical theatre class and we're separated due to our voice range (hes a bass and I'm a tenor) so Idk..
    I'm kinda struggling of what to do now since I dont want to ruin anything by coming on too strong..
     
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    Nope. I may be weird here, but I immediately think of how weird and awkward it would be in bed. I know the confusion out and about is an issue, but somehow calling out your own name in bed stands out more.

    Remember Jim and Jim from American Beauty? You can't tell me your initial reaction wasn't that it was a bit weird.
     
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    It'd be awesome!!! You could do so much like:
    1) switch name tags without anyone realising
    2) complement yourself if your arrogant and he'd be happy
    3) not bother with an annoying couple answering machine
    4) ...pretty much it tbf didn't really think this through :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
  15. Smoochies

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    It doesn't matter. I'll date with him, not with his name.
     
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    A bit long term, but how the f*ck would the kids distinguish between the parents? xD
    But I would totally not be put off at all :slight_smile:
     
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    My name isn't exactly all that common, so I don't think it would happen. If it did though, it'd be really weird. I'm not saying I wouldn't do it, because I really don't know, and I guess it all just depends on the person. If they're absolutely amazing and I fell for them, I'd probably just call them some kind of nickname all the time.

    ... Am I the only one here who saw the question and immediately thought of Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie? XD
     
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    No I would still try it. I mean we could always use nicknames for one of us.
     
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    I was thinking about this the other day and I think it would be funny but I wouldn't be opposed to doing it. It would probably make things easier for other people if one of us went by a nickname or other name though.
     
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    It would be really weird at first, but I would get over it.