Many brides don’t want to change their maiden name.
You are just getting married. You won’t become a different person.
If changing your name might make you feel like losing your identity, just don’t do it!
Besides, it’s an obsolete tradition.
If your fiancé’s name is to difficult to pronounce and you are not in love with, it’s ok to keep yours. He should understand.
Career-wise it’s more appropriate to keep your own name.
Especially if you have established a reputation in your field.
It might be hard to introduce yourself again as Mrs. Such and Such.
Your decision to keep your maiden name might bring some tension in your relationship.
If your spouse wants you to take his name, you should start by expressing your true feelings about your decision.
Your love will stay the same whatever your name is.
You really don’t have to fight over a name!
Even if don’t change your name, a lot of people will presume that you did.
This means that they will call you by your husband’s name.
If you don’t wish to correct everyone you meet, you may want to consider changing it, but don’t let that be the main reason.