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Love and Finances
Navigating the path to mutual financial goals
Updated: 2024.02.20
3 min read · Intermediate
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Love and Finances

There comes the point in every romantic relationship when you realize your finances are beginning to merge [1]. One day you are splitting the bill at a restaurant, and the next, you are talking about putting down a deposit on your first shared home.

Creating an environment of open and comfortable communication early on in your relationship is, of course, key to a successful partnership overall, but it is specifically helpful when it comes to finances.

You may want to ask your partner certain questions about their financial habits, such as: Do you currently have a budget? Are you impulsive [2] with money? Are you interested in a joint account?

In return, you should be prepared to share personal things, such as your own spending habits, debt, financial problems (if any), and future goals. It might seem daunting to lay all your cards on the table [3], especially when it comes to debt, but naturalizing these discussions will soon make them a breeze.

In terms of your goals and dreams, honesty is the best policy [4]. You might be worried your partner won’t have the same desires for the future; maybe you want to invest in property, have four kids, or become a full-time traveler—making these dreams known as soon as possible can give you some peace about where your relationship is heading or could help you to avoid any disappointment down the line. If you want to align [5] on the same goals and dreams, regular talks about your financial status, both separately and as a partnership, can help achieve this. Consider setting a monthly timeslot to discuss any progress or upcoming large expenditures that you both need to be aware of.

Romance brings to mind the traditional image of flowers and sunsets and candlelit dinners, but we can view mutual goal-setting with rose-tinted glasses [6], too. Regardless of how long you have been with your partner, open communication about the sensitive topic of money can ensure you achieve your goals and ultimately make your relationship stronger overall.

사랑과 돈 문제

모든 연애 관계에서는 두 사람의 재정적인 부분이 합쳐지기 시작하는 것을 깨닫는 시점이 있습니다. 레스토랑에서 각자 계산하는 날이 이어지다 보면 어느 새 둘이 같이 살게 될 첫 번째 집에 보증금을 거는 것에 대해 이야기하는 날이 올 수 있습니다.

물론 관계 초기부터 서로 마음을 터놓고 편안하게 의사소통을 할 수 있는 환경을 조성하는 것은 전반적으로 성공적인 관계의 핵심이지만, 특히 재정적인 부분에 있어서는 더욱 도움이 됩니다.

여러분은 상대의 금전적 습관에 대해 다음과 같은 몇 가지 질문을 해보는 것이 좋을 겁니다: 현재 예산을 정해 놓고 지출을 하는가? 충동적으로 소비하는 편인가? 공동 예금 계좌를 만들 생각이 있는가?

여러분도 마찬가지로 상대에게 자신의 지출 습관, 부채, 재정상의 문제(있다면), 향후 목표 등 사적인 내용을 공유할 준비가 되어 있어야 합니다. 특히 부채와 관련해서는 모든 것을 그대로 내보여주는 것이 겁이 날 수도 있지만 이러한 대화를 자연스럽게 나누다 보면 점차 더 수월해질 것입니다.

목표와 꿈에 관해서는 정직하게 말하는 것이 최상입니다. 여러분은 파트너가 미래에 대해 여러분과 같은 야망을 갖고 있지 않을까봐 걱정될 수 있습니다. 여러분은 부동산에 투자하고, 아이를 넷을 낳고, 전업 여행자가 되고 싶을 수 있습니다. 그렇다면 이러한 꿈을 가능한 한 빨리 상대에게 알려주는 것이 관계가 어느 방향으로 발전해가든지 마음이 편할 수 있고, 나중에 실망할 일을 피하는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다. 두 사람이 같은 목표와 꿈을 향해 나아가고자 한다면, 각자의 혹은 공동의 재정 상태에 대해 정기적으로 대화를 나누는 것이 그를 달성하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 한 달에 한 번씩 시간을 정해 둘이 서로 알고 있어야 할 큰 지출 계획이나 현 상태에 대해 논의하는 것을 고려해 보세요.

로맨스라고 하면 꽃과 석양, 촛불 켜진 저녁 식사과 같은 전형적인 이미지가 떠오르지만, 우리는 공동의 목표 설정도 이렇게 로맨틱하게 바라볼 수 있습니다. 여러분이 파트너와 얼마나 오래 사귀었는지에 관계없이, 돈이라는 민감한 주제에 대해 터놓고 얘기하면 여러분은 목표를 달성하고 궁극적으로 파트너와의 관계를 더욱 돈독하게 만들 수 있습니다.

Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
Do you think it is important to have a partner with the same spending habits?
같은 지출 습관을 가진 파트너를 갖는 것이 중요하다고 생각하시나요?
Q4
Have you ever had a conversation with a partner about financial habits? How did that conversation go, and what did you learn from it?
파트너와 재정 습관에 대해 대화를 나눈 적이 있나요? 그 대화는 어땠고, 그 대화를 통해 무엇을 배웠나요?
Q5
In your opinion, how important is open and comfortable communication about finances in a relationship? Explain.
관계에서 재정에 대해 솔직하고 편안하게 소통하는 것이 얼마나 중요하다고 생각하시나요? 설명해 보세요.
Q6
Can you share a personal experience where aligning on future goals positively impacted a relationship, or perhaps a situation where a lack of alignment caused challenges?
미래 목표에 대한 조율이 관계에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤던 개인적인 경험이나 조율 부족으로 인해 어려움을 겪었던 상황을 공유해 주시겠어요?
Q7
How do you think regular discussions about finances can benefit a relationship?
재정에 대해 정기적으로 논의하는 것이 관계에 어떤 도움이 될 수 있다고 생각하나요?
Q8
What do you think is the easiest topic to discuss when it comes to relationship issues?
관계 문제와 관련하여 가장 쉽게 논의할 수 있는 주제는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
merge
to combine or unite into a single entity
例句
1

The two companies decided to merge in order to increase their market share.

例句
2

Their ideas merged seamlessly, resulting in a brilliant collaboration.

impulsive
acting or done suddenly without much thought
例句
1

She made an impulsive decision to quit her job and travel the world.

例句
2

His impulsive buying habits often lead to financial trouble.

lay all one's cards on the table
to reveal all relevant information or intentions
例句
1

Before making a decision, it's important to lay all your cards on the table.

例句
2

It's time to lay all our cards on the table and discuss issues openly.

honesty is the best policy
being truthful and straightforward is the best approach in most situations
例句
1

In business, honesty is the best policy for maintaining trust with clients.

例句
2

She learned that honesty is the best policy after facing the consequences of her lies.

align
to adjust to create a proper relationship
例句
1

The wheels in the car were not aligned, and thus it was not drivable.

例句
2

Let’s align our priorities, in the interest of the company.

rose-tinted glasses
an optimistic perspective that overlooks negative aspects
例句
1

He tends to see the past through rose-tinted glasses, remembering only the good times.

例句
2

When faced with reality, she realized she’d been seeing things through rose-tinted glasses the whole time.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

There comes the point in every romantic relationship when you realize your finances are beginning to merge [1]. One day you are splitting the bill at a restaurant, and the next, you are talking about putting down a deposit on your first shared home.

Creating an environment of open and comfortable communication early on in your relationship is, of course, key to a successful partnership overall, but it is specifically helpful when it comes to finances.

You may want to ask your partner certain questions about their financial habits, such as: Do you currently have a budget? Are you impulsive [2] with money? Are you interested in a joint account?

In return, you should be prepared to share personal things, such as your own spending habits, debt, financial problems (if any), and future goals. It might seem daunting to lay all your cards on the table [3], especially when it comes to debt, but naturalizing these discussions will soon make them a breeze.

In terms of your goals and dreams, honesty is the best policy [4]. You might be worried your partner won’t have the same desires for the future; maybe you want to invest in property, have four kids, or become a full-time traveler—making these dreams known as soon as possible can give you some peace about where your relationship is heading or could help you to avoid any disappointment down the line. If you want to align [5] on the same goals and dreams, regular talks about your financial status, both separately and as a partnership, can help achieve this. Consider setting a monthly timeslot to discuss any progress or upcoming large expenditures that you both need to be aware of.

Romance brings to mind the traditional image of flowers and sunsets and candlelit dinners, but we can view mutual goal-setting with rose-tinted glasses [6], too. Regardless of how long you have been with your partner, open communication about the sensitive topic of money can ensure you achieve your goals and ultimately make your relationship stronger overall.

*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。