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For generations, marriage has often come with an unspoken expectation: a woman changes her surname after marriage. For many women, changing their surname after marriage still feels like a natural next step. For others, keeping the name they have always had feels equally natural. Neither choice is right or wrong. But psychologists say the choice is not simply about a name. The decision to retain a surname can sometimes reveal certain values and personality traits of a woman.Interestingly, research suggests that women who keep their surnames after marriage often share a few common traits. Let’s take a look at them.