Discussions

So here's the dealio. My due date is still a ways away however my fiance and I, after much discussion have yet to agree on even one single name for our new addition. We are at a complete stand still and it is getting to the point where I am afraid that we might have to assign our little one a number simply because we are unable to come to an agreement!! *just kidding* For some time he has been bound and determined to use two specific names (boy and girl) and will not let up because of my rationale for turning them down. The problem lies not within the names themselves as I have always really liked them both. I would absolutely go for either if not for the fact that a very close friend of mine had made it VERY clear to me on several occasions that these exact names are what they are planning to go with once they try again for another baby. In a sense she "called dibs" from the get go (complete with middle names already selected etc.) I figure the gods must hate me. Seriously?!?! What are the chances that my fiance comes up with (and won't let go of) the EXACT same names as my friend without prior knowledge of same. This happens to be the same friend who has bucked horns with him on more than one occasion over more petty issues in the past. His take is that my friend cannot "call" a name in the off chance they may or may not use it and feels it's unfair to have to give his child a life long name other than the one he loves simply because of this. My take on it is that she made me well aware of her choices in advance for a reason and that I should respect that. This is someone in her 30's who has put a lot of thought into it and does not change her mind day to day. I am assured that going ahead and using either name would signal instant armageddon!!! Sadly enough I also feel it would even be enough to potentially end a decade long friendship. My fiance thinks the whole thing is ridiculous and I am having a difficult time trying to help him understand. Looking for some opinions/feelings from ebrandon members and some input as to how to deal with this issue.