Thanks for your input too, it is the strangest of scenarios to say the least. I could easily retaliate by NOT calling my wife by her Christian name but I don't believe it would make any difference. Maybe two wrongs don't make a right and "rocking the boat" might create instability in what is quite a good relationship....... the obvious ignored of course. We have three children and even they have attempted to encourage mom to call dad by his name, but to no avail. I think I will accept the situation for what it is and just get on with our life, which afterall is good in real terms. I wish only that my wife would use my name to rouse me should I become terminally ill, and semi comatose due to drugs, for departing this world without that from her lips would never allow me to rest in peace.

May the brightest star shine upon you all,

John