What a treat it is to listen to you, Carol, and Croce talk about real life in Sicily. I look forward to seeing your new videos post as I am planning a trip to Sicily and find the two of you so inspiring!
@rachellaufer3114, Oh, you are so sweet! We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the videos, and we hope we can help make your trip to Sicily even more enjoyable! Thanks for watching and for encouraging us! We truly needed it today. 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol
@dianamartin9558, Hey, Diana - yes, we are doing all we can to prep for Sicily. 😍 Just visited our daugther and helped her with her move. Looking forward to getting together when we are settled over there. 😊 Ciao, Carol Amato
@houseofroos, thank you so much, but we are Stateside right now. We're prepping to go to Sicily very soon and will update everyone. We're praying for those affected by the floods. 🙏💚 Thanks for watching.
I'm very glad I found your channel. My paternal grandfather was born in Sicily, while my Nonna was born in the US, but both her parents were Sicilian. I'm retired now and sometimes think about living in Sicilian, except I don't speak Sicilian or Italian.
@jonmoceri, Hi Jon. Thanks for the kind words ~ we're glad you found it too! 😊 What a great heritage you have. No country is perfect, but Italy, the Region of Sicily, is pretty special. Yeah, there are more tools now than ever before for learning Italian. I did a video on that. Thanks for watching. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/u1HpmvKjW3s/w-d-xo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Actually it does recognize your marriage, but the rule is that you are identified by your maiden name. On an inner page of the Italian passport it will report that you are in fact married etc.
@iulius951, Hi - that's interesting. I looked at every single page of my passport, and it never listed that I am married in any way. Maybe it's because I need to renew it soon, and it's old. Who knows. We certainly appreciate you watching and for taking the time to share your experience. 😍 Croce & Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife Ask and t hey will have it there. It's usually on p. 4 or something like that. But I thought you gave the impression that the government does not recognize that you are married. Of course it does, assuming that you have registered properly and shown your marriage certificate when you applied for citizenship. It's just that women keep their last name, which actually in an age when you can get divorced etc. makes perfect sense. I am older and all my friends follow that law. The generation of my mother did not and took the name of the husband, usually. To have your husband's name on the passport somewhere might make it easier in some situation, because in fact it says you are married. Have fun in Sicily
@iulius951, oh, sorry I was not clear. I was only referring to my Italian passport. NOT that the Italian government doesn't recognize my marriage. 🤣 Just on the passport. And, no, my Italian passport does not list that I am married - not on any page. This passport was originated back in 2006 so things may have changed since then. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
@@TheSicilianLife Yes, my wife got hers a couple of years ago (we never bothered to take that step earlier) and it's on page 4. It says: Cognome coniuge" and then gives my last name. It has an official stamp and signature next to it. It's very likely that it is a more recent addition, to avoid any confusion. Thanks
Dear Carol, I’m a single man , I love to meet on line Italian single lady. Here where I live in Honolulu very difficult to find a trusted dating Italian website. If you could recommend any Sicilian dating, service’s or websites? Thank you 🙏 for your time , passion to read my message & your help. Sincerely Janos Nemeth
@JanosNemeth-y7n, Hi Janos. I'm afraid you have underestimated my abilities. I have no earthly clue on dating sites as I have been married for 43 years. 😊 Maybe it would be better to join Facebook Sicilian Groups to get to know some of the locals. There are a LOT of groups for Sicily on Facebook. People are very chatty and lots of interaction going on. Hope to encourage you. Take care, ~ Carol Amato
Who knew?! Not me! These are all sort of major factors to everyday life. I'm glad you've adapted and for letting us know what culture shocks are "normal" in Sicily!
Another great video. We are about to learn all about living in a Sicilian town. The first time I heard the loud speaker I thought maybe it was a warning of some sort. Not being able to understand the language. Then I looked out the window and realized he was selling things from his car. We have a lot to learn!
@dianamartin9558, Thank you so much! 💕 You’ll get the hang of it quickly, I'm sure. We all have a lot to learn, and we're at different spots on the journey. It's so exciting! Thank you for taking the time to watch our video and comment. We really appreciate it, Diana~! Talk soon, Carol Amato
@@dianamartin9558, Thank you, Diana ~ you are a BIG encouragement to us. It's definitely a layering process, and we are learning as we go. 💚 A piu presto.
I arrived in Sicily as a married woman and my codice fiscale was in my married surname. Even after my divorce, the authorities never changed my surname. 😮 However, I am in Sicily as a Maltese EU person.
@evelyneliaz, I wonder if the difference in my situation is that I was an American in the U.S. acquiring Italian citizenship by marriage. The consulate in Florida required my maiden name for everything. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Evelyn! 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
Hello again! I had the same problem accepting my maiden name on all of the documents you mention, also my (UK) passport is in my married name. Are there any expat groups that have nice people like yourselves near Taormina? I joined a group online that soon revealed itself as a dating site. Something I miss is just a chat about this and that in English but the Brits in this area are rather posh. Senza offesa. . ( I've been married 30 years to a Sicilian. ) You both look very well!
@@mariaritajane6825 hi Maria, thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you watching and taking time to share your thoughts. Not sure about groups for the Taormina area. 😊 wishing you all the very best, Carol and Croce Amato
was just there last month - Palermo, Cefalù, Guardini Naxos and more. Didn’t make it to Carini as it was further back from the sea. Was wondering, how close are you to the train station? Thank you kindly.
@lvc23, hello~! Oh, sounds like you had a great trip! We were 5 minute from the station in Carini. When we go back, we will be about 10-12 minutes from the station. You are very welcome! 💕Thanks for watching and for your great comment. Blessings, ~ Croce & Carol Amato
@Happinessiselusive, thank you so very much. We're currently in the U.S. with family. We will be heading back to Sicily soon. Thanks for watching. 💕 We really appreciate it. 😍 We're praying for those impacted by the flooding in Sicily. Take care, Croce & Carol Amato
@pasqualeventura945, we are truly humbled ~ what a special blessing, Pasquale - thank you so much for sharing that. We look forward to meeting you in the future. We appreciate you so very much! Take care and talk soon, 😍💚 Croce & Carol Amato
Thanks for the video. I definitely prefer places with friendly people. Here in Maine, I find people very nice and chatty. I will often talk to people at the supermarket. There's a nice older gentleman that works at the Wendy's. When you pass a car here, a lot of times the driver will look over, as though they are expecting to see someone they know. I lived in Delaware for a time and was always surprised by how gruff or occasionally mean and unhappy fast-food workers were. I am not sure if they truly were, but certainly more closed off than they are here.
Thanks for watching, Sarah. That’s really interesting. Yes, people have different ways depending on the region. Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts and add value to the conversation. Take care, Carol.
From Lombardy, North Italy. I liked your video. Everything you say is more or less true here too, but in a more or less attenuated form. In Ticino, (Italian-speaking Switzerland, with Lugano, Locarno, etc. it is even more attenuated). Here people are more concentrated on work and inter-personal relations are less intense. You can say that, in some ways, the life style here is Central European, but it is still recognizably Italian. My grandson and grand-daughter both have Sicilian partners, from Mazzara del Vallo and Caccamo, respectively. Concerning maiden names, here women think the opposite, i.e. it is not right that a woman should change her name, and therefore her identity, simply because she marries a man. Let him change his name! ;-)
@FrancescoRossi-q4s, Francesco, love it! I think that is wonderful. We have dear friend from Caccamo. Thank you for sharing your experience with us as it added great value to the conversation. 😍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Have a blessed day. Croce & Carol Amato
@robertoposa1120, Hi Robert, well, it's unique, but not weird, in my opinion. 😍 I hope you choose Sicily! No region is perfect, for sure, but it's so charming. Wishing you all the best. Take care, Croce & Carol Amato
Your maiden names accompany you throughout your life; in case of a divorce you don't have to renew your documents. Your codice fiscale is something really individual, the letters and numbers identifying your person belong to YOU not to your husband. He has got his own, not to be confused with the events in the lives of both of you.
@bachisio2140, I understand what you're saying. We never had any confusion in the U.S. with individualism when we took our husband's last name. We also have our own Social Security numbers (each individual) in the U.S., but it's my married name, different number than my husband, of course. 😍 So it's just a cultural difference. Thanks for watching. We really appreciate your comment!! 💚 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife You're right.The numbers should not be / get confused. Your marriage has lasted for more than 40 years and you are a fortunate couple. But why should a woman have her documents connected with the name of a man she doesn't want apparently to hear of after her divorce. You're right again: it's a question of culture.
@@bachisio2140, Oh, I am sorry I was not clear. 😊 Nothing is 'connected' to the husband ~ 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 at all. The identity of the 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 woman is intact after marriage. She is an individual, and nothing at all is ever connected to the other person, the husband. She is still identified as an individual No connection with anyone else as far as documents, tax numbers (Social Security), or anything based on business. I did not explain myself very well before. Sorry. Yes, most definitely culture. We love it ~ it's all good, just took me a while to get used to it because I was not aware of it. Hopefully, this video will help others be aware so they can adjust their expectations. 😍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 💚We really appreciate it. ~ Blessings! Croce & Carol Amato
@pamelawalton1643, no clue whatsoever. It's just the way they do it. I'm sure I will still struggle with hearing my name called out because after 43 years, I just don't think of myself as that anymore. It's all good. I should be able to adjust. Thanks for watching. ❤️ Croce & Carol Amato
Because it is an achievement. You are and must remain a person, instead of just being your husband's wife. From 2022, children can also have both parents' surnames
They recognize your marriage silly…it is just that everyone goes by their birth name. Ridiculous that women take their husband’s name…especially in this day in age anyhow..it is a symbol of becoming your spouse’s property. I live in France now and it’s similar….but where I come from in the States neighbors always stop to chat, say hello, help each other out raking, shoveling snow, etc.
@MarianneInmarsilia, Hi Marrianne. When I said they don't recognize my marriage, I was, of course, specifically referring to my name. I'm glad you had friendly neighbors where you're from in the U.S. Thanks for watching.
I am Italian. Women take their married name and will use it as their legal name as long as they are married. I don't know what kind of administrative nightmare you went through - but they messed up. Your legal name is your married name also in Italy.
@robcola1, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Are you saying for me to get my Italian citizenship, I should have used my married name? The Italian Consulate required everything, all documents, from my maiden name because I acquired citizenship through marriage. I think maybe I have two legal names in Italy. 😍 Thank you!
@thomasstigari4827, hi Thomas - first of all, Thanks for watching. Can you please let me know what your comment is specifically referring to above? Thank you! 😊 ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife I replied to robcola1. Italian citizens cannot change his or her name automatically because of marriage. By law simply it’s not possible. And also it is very rare that women use the husband’s surname. They could add it to theirs surnames and use it (but this doesn’t change their identity in all officiale papers) but yet it’s very unusual
@@TheSicilianLife and by the way, in your case you can legally retake your married surname with a couple of marche da bollo and up to 6 months to close the procedure. Maybe less. Just file the request to the local Prefettura
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What a treat it is to listen to you, Carol, and Croce talk about real life in Sicily. I look forward to seeing your new videos post as I am planning a trip to Sicily and find the two of you so inspiring!
@rachellaufer3114, Oh, you are so sweet! We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the videos, and we hope we can help make your trip to Sicily even more enjoyable! Thanks for watching and for encouraging us! We truly needed it today. 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol
@@TheSicilianLifeCarol , I hope all is well with you and your family….
@dianamartin9558, Hey, Diana - yes, we are doing all we can to prep for Sicily. 😍 Just visited our daugther and helped her with her move. Looking forward to getting together when we are settled over there. 😊 Ciao, Carol Amato
I hope you are ok in the floods. All the best from Denver, Colorado
@houseofroos, thank you so much, but we are Stateside right now. We're prepping to go to Sicily very soon and will update everyone. We're praying for those affected by the floods. 🙏💚 Thanks for watching.
Wow ~ unreal~! Beautiful place. Thanks
We appreciate you watching. Yes, it is very beautiful, and we are grateful! 💚
I'm very glad I found your channel. My paternal grandfather was born in Sicily, while my Nonna was born in the US, but both her parents were Sicilian. I'm retired now and sometimes think about living in Sicilian, except I don't speak Sicilian or Italian.
@jonmoceri, Hi Jon. Thanks for the kind words ~ we're glad you found it too! 😊 What a great heritage you have. No country is perfect, but Italy, the Region of Sicily, is pretty special. Yeah, there are more tools now than ever before for learning Italian. I did a video on that. Thanks for watching. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/u1HpmvKjW3s/w-d-xo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Actually it does recognize your marriage, but the rule is that you are identified by your maiden name. On an inner page of the Italian passport it will report that you are in fact married etc.
@iulius951, Hi - that's interesting. I looked at every single page of my passport, and it never listed that I am married in any way. Maybe it's because I need to renew it soon, and it's old. Who knows. We certainly appreciate you watching and for taking the time to share your experience. 😍 Croce & Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife Ask and t hey will have it there. It's usually on p. 4 or something like that. But I thought you gave the impression that the government does not recognize that you are married. Of course it does, assuming that you have registered properly and shown your marriage certificate when you applied for citizenship. It's just that women keep their last name, which actually in an age when you can get divorced etc. makes perfect sense. I am older and all my friends follow that law. The generation of my mother did not and took the name of the husband, usually.
To have your husband's name on the passport somewhere might make it easier in some situation, because in fact it says you are married. Have fun in Sicily
@iulius951, oh, sorry I was not clear. I was only referring to my Italian passport. NOT that the Italian government doesn't recognize my marriage. 🤣 Just on the passport. And, no, my Italian passport does not list that I am married - not on any page. This passport was originated back in 2006 so things may have changed since then. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
@@TheSicilianLife Yes, my wife got hers a couple of years ago (we never bothered to take that step earlier) and it's on page 4. It says: Cognome coniuge" and then gives my last name. It has an official stamp and signature next to it. It's very likely that it is a more recent addition, to avoid any confusion. Thanks
@iulius951, yes, that makes sense. My new passport that we get in Italy will have it, most likely. Thank you. 😊
Thanks for the info. Growing up I remember those few things. ( Family together, weekend reunion with the family and friends).
Yes, those are some great memories! That's part of what we love about the Italian culture. 😊 thank you so much for watching!
Dear Carol, I’m a single man , I love to meet on line Italian single lady. Here where I live in Honolulu very difficult to find a trusted dating Italian website. If you could recommend any Sicilian dating, service’s or websites? Thank you 🙏 for your time , passion to read my message & your help. Sincerely Janos Nemeth
@JanosNemeth-y7n, Hi Janos. I'm afraid you have underestimated my abilities. I have no earthly clue on dating sites as I have been married for 43 years. 😊 Maybe it would be better to join Facebook Sicilian Groups to get to know some of the locals. There are a LOT of groups for Sicily on Facebook. People are very chatty and lots of interaction going on. Hope to encourage you. Take care, ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLifethank you so much for your good advice God bless you… ❤
@JanosNemeth-y7n, Janos, hope it will be very helpful. Thank you so much! Blessings, Croce & Carol Amato
Love the video and info, Carol. Thank you 😊
@janetlombardi2314, You are so welcome, Janet! We're happy you enjoyed it~! 💚 Take care, Croce & Carol Amato
Who knew?! Not me! These are all sort of major factors to everyday life. I'm glad you've adapted and for letting us know what culture shocks are "normal" in Sicily!
Thank you so much, Peggy! You are very welcome - so interesting, and we are looking forward to it. Thanks for watching. Have a great day. 💕
Another great video. We are about to learn all about living in a Sicilian town. The first time I heard the loud speaker I thought maybe it was a warning of some sort. Not being able to understand the language. Then I looked out the window and realized he was selling things from his car. We have a lot to learn!
@dianamartin9558, Thank you so much! 💕 You’ll get the hang of it quickly, I'm sure. We all have a lot to learn, and we're at different spots on the journey. It's so exciting! Thank you for taking the time to watch our video and comment. We really appreciate it, Diana~! Talk soon, Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife you’re welcome!! Thank you for educating us.
@@dianamartin9558, Thank you, Diana ~ you are a BIG encouragement to us. It's definitely a layering process, and we are learning as we go. 💚 A piu presto.
I arrived in Sicily as a married woman and my codice fiscale was in my married surname. Even after my divorce, the authorities never changed my surname. 😮 However, I am in Sicily as a Maltese EU person.
@evelyneliaz, I wonder if the difference in my situation is that I was an American in the U.S. acquiring Italian citizenship by marriage. The consulate in Florida required my maiden name for everything. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Evelyn! 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
Beautiful and Informative as always. Bravi! Happy to see you're enjoying that Sweet Sicilian lifestyle. Sending Auguri and Pace from Mexico. ⭐🙏⭐
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. Have a blessed day. Ciao, Carol and Croce Amato.
Hello again! I had the same problem accepting my maiden name on all of the documents you mention, also my (UK) passport is in my married name.
Are there any expat groups that have nice people like yourselves near Taormina? I joined a group online that soon revealed itself as a dating site.
Something I miss is just a chat about this and that in English but the Brits in this area are rather posh.
Senza offesa. .
( I've been married 30 years to a Sicilian. ) You both look very well!
@@mariaritajane6825 hi Maria, thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you watching and taking time to share your thoughts. Not sure about groups for the Taormina area. 😊 wishing you all the very best, Carol and Croce Amato
@@TheSicilianLife 🪷🌹🕊️
@@mariaritajane6825 💕😊
was just there last month - Palermo, Cefalù, Guardini Naxos and more. Didn’t make it to Carini as it was further back from the sea. Was wondering, how close are you to the train station? Thank you kindly.
@lvc23, hello~! Oh, sounds like you had a great trip! We were 5 minute from the station in Carini. When we go back, we will be about 10-12 minutes from the station. You are very welcome! 💕Thanks for watching and for your great comment. Blessings, ~ Croce & Carol Amato
I hope you're new home is safe from the floods.
@Happinessiselusive, thank you so very much. We're currently in the U.S. with family. We will be heading back to Sicily soon. Thanks for watching. 💕 We really appreciate it. 😍 We're praying for those impacted by the flooding in Sicily. Take care, Croce & Carol Amato
Ma tutto il Sud Italia è così ed è una cosa normale nella cultura mediterranea .
@flaviabarosio7759, correct, and we love it! Thanks for watching. We appreciate it. 😍 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife Comunque anche il centro - Italia .Al nord sono più freddini,ma comunque sempre gentili
@@flaviabarosio7759, Oh, I see - yes, always kind people. Good thing! Thanks for sharing that. 😍 Have a great evening. Ciao, Croce & Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife Buona serata anche a voi 😘
@flaviabarosio7759, grazie~! 💕😘💚
Great Video ‼️‼️‼️
@pamelawalton1643, Thank you so much, Pam. We really appreciate it! 😍 Ciao, Carol Amato
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Your Welcome 😍
@@TheSicilianLife Ciao
@pamelawalton1643 😍 Sweet!
@pamelawalton1643, Ciao, Pam! 💚
Carol and Croce, who wouldn’t want to get to know the both of you ! I already feel like I have known you both all my life. Pasquale Ventura
@pasqualeventura945, we are truly humbled ~ what a special blessing, Pasquale - thank you so much for sharing that. We look forward to meeting you in the future. We appreciate you so very much! Take care and talk soon, 😍💚 Croce & Carol Amato
Thanks for the video. I definitely prefer places with friendly people. Here in Maine, I find people very nice and chatty. I will often talk to people at the supermarket. There's a nice older gentleman that works at the Wendy's. When you pass a car here, a lot of times the driver will look over, as though they are expecting to see someone they know. I lived in Delaware for a time and was always surprised by how gruff or occasionally mean and unhappy fast-food workers were. I am not sure if they truly were, but certainly more closed off than they are here.
Thanks for watching, Sarah. That’s really interesting. Yes, people have different ways depending on the region. Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts and add value to the conversation. Take care, Carol.
From Lombardy, North Italy. I liked your video. Everything you say is more or less true here too, but in a more or less attenuated form. In Ticino, (Italian-speaking Switzerland, with Lugano, Locarno, etc. it is even more attenuated). Here people are more concentrated on work and inter-personal relations are less intense. You can say that, in some ways, the life style here is Central European, but it is still recognizably Italian. My grandson and grand-daughter both have Sicilian partners, from Mazzara del Vallo and Caccamo, respectively. Concerning maiden names, here women think the opposite, i.e. it is not right that a woman should change her name, and therefore her identity, simply because she marries a man. Let him change his name! ;-)
@FrancescoRossi-q4s, Francesco, love it! I think that is wonderful. We have dear friend from Caccamo. Thank you for sharing your experience with us as it added great value to the conversation. 😍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Have a blessed day. Croce & Carol Amato
I am an italian from the north living in Switzerland and planning to retire either in Sicily or Puglia by myself relatives. Is that a kind of weird?
@robertoposa1120, Hi Robert, well, it's unique, but not weird, in my opinion. 😍 I hope you choose Sicily! No region is perfect, for sure, but it's so charming. Wishing you all the best. Take care, Croce & Carol Amato
Yep. Think i was supposed to be born Italian!!!❤
@NoraElkin, Hi Nora ~ that's awesome that you can relate to the culture. Thanks for watching. 💕 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
La famiglia è tutto
@SharonRepici, Yes, most definitely!! 😍 Thank you for watching, Sharon! Blessings, ~ Croce & Carol Amato
Your maiden names accompany you throughout your life; in case of a divorce you don't have to renew your documents. Your codice fiscale is something really individual, the letters and numbers identifying your person belong to YOU not to your husband. He has got his own, not to be confused with the events in the lives of both of you.
@bachisio2140, I understand what you're saying. We never had any confusion in the U.S. with individualism when we took our husband's last name. We also have our own Social Security numbers (each individual) in the U.S., but it's my married name, different number than my husband, of course. 😍 So it's just a cultural difference. Thanks for watching. We really appreciate your comment!! 💚 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife You're right.The numbers should not be / get confused. Your marriage has lasted for more than 40 years and you are a fortunate couple. But why should a woman have her documents connected with the name of a man she doesn't want apparently to hear of after her divorce.
You're right again: it's a question of culture.
@@bachisio2140, Oh, I am sorry I was not clear. 😊 Nothing is 'connected' to the husband ~ 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 at all. The identity of the 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 woman is intact after marriage. She is an individual, and nothing at all is ever connected to the other person, the husband. She is still identified as an individual No connection with anyone else as far as documents, tax numbers (Social Security), or anything based on business. I did not explain myself very well before. Sorry. Yes, most definitely culture. We love it ~ it's all good, just took me a while to get used to it because I was not aware of it. Hopefully, this video will help others be aware so they can adjust their expectations. 😍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 💚We really appreciate it. ~ Blessings! Croce & Carol Amato
Why do they make you keep your maiden name if your married?? 🤷
@pamelawalton1643, no clue whatsoever. It's just the way they do it. I'm sure I will still struggle with hearing my name called out because after 43 years, I just don't think of myself as that anymore. It's all good. I should be able to adjust. Thanks for watching. ❤️ Croce & Carol Amato
Because it is an achievement. You are and must remain a person, instead of just being your husband's wife. From 2022, children can also have both parents' surnames
@clelia7820, thank you so much for letting us know. That is very interesting. We appreciate you watching. 💕 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
@@clelia7820 Ohh Ok. I understand now. That makes sense. Thank You for explaining, and teaching us. 👍👏😊
@pamelawalton1643, different but cool. 😍 Thanks, Pam!
They recognize your marriage silly…it is just that everyone goes by their birth name. Ridiculous that women take their husband’s name…especially in this day in age anyhow..it is a symbol of becoming your spouse’s property. I live in France now and it’s similar….but where I come from in the States neighbors always stop to chat, say hello, help each other out raking, shoveling snow, etc.
@MarianneInmarsilia, Hi Marrianne. When I said they don't recognize my marriage, I was, of course, specifically referring to my name. I'm glad you had friendly neighbors where you're from in the U.S. Thanks for watching.
I am Italian. Women take their married name and will use it as their legal name as long as they are married. I don't know what kind of administrative nightmare you went through - but they messed up. Your legal name is your married name also in Italy.
@robcola1, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Are you saying for me to get my Italian citizenship, I should have used my married name? The Italian Consulate required everything, all documents, from my maiden name because I acquired citizenship through marriage. I think maybe I have two legal names in Italy. 😍 Thank you!
No, they don’t. Never ever
@thomasstigari4827, hi Thomas - first of all, Thanks for watching. Can you please let me know what your comment is specifically referring to above? Thank you! 😊 ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife I replied to robcola1. Italian citizens cannot change his or her name automatically because of marriage. By law simply it’s not possible. And also it is very rare that women use the husband’s surname. They could add it to theirs surnames and use it (but this doesn’t change their identity in all officiale papers) but yet it’s very unusual
@@TheSicilianLife and by the way, in your case you can legally retake your married surname with a couple of marche da bollo and up to 6 months to close the procedure. Maybe less. Just file the request to the local Prefettura