For years you've dreamed of what your name would sound like with the last name of all the boys you've ever had a crush on tagged on the end. Now, the time has finally come. You are now happily married and have a new last name. But getting used to your new last name isn't as easy as you thought.
1. The constant struggle of writing your maiden name, not your married name
2. You have to catch yourself every time you introduce yourself
3. The struggle of changing your name on Facebook
4. And Instagram
5. And Twitter
6. And all other social media sites
7. You stalk someone for their username because now it's YOUR NAME
8. The government just doesn't understand you're married
9. Neither does your bank
10. There are so many places you need to change your name
11. So many lines to wait in
12. Nobody knows who you are anymore
13. Nobody can pronounce your new last name
14. No one can remember your last name
15. You're tempted to just change your whole name
16. You debate over whether to hyphenate or not to hyphenate
17. You endlessly question what would be easier for everyone else to understand
18. Why do you need to change your name anyway?
19. You love your husband, but changing your name is just a hassle
20. But once the change is finalized you feel like a new person beginning new life