Cancer: Naming a Baby With a Cancer Partner

Cancer, you and your Cancer partner take baby naming seriously. A name is the first gift you give your child, and you want to get it right. Thankfully, both of you are searching for the same things in your child’s name. Something familiar and fashionable that will garner a warm reception from friends, family, and your child’s peers is a must.

Family connection is another important piece to your baby’s name. You both see value in connecting your child to their history through their name, but you’ll have to make choices about whose side of the family to honor — and how.

In the end, you and your Cancer partner will reach a solution that feels good for both of you. After all, you are sensitive to each other's needs and want to make sure everyone is happy. But there can be tension getting to that point. If either of you feels hurt during the process, you’re likely to shut down. Communicating directly will make the process smoother for both of you.

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