By the rainy window, I’m unsure whether we should manage our money together.
I’m glad they suggested managing our money together, but I keep thinking through what might happen once we pool our living expenses.
Scenes
- They asked if we could manage our money together. — I sit by the window on a rainy day, wondering if we should manage our money together. I can’t stop thinking about what might happen once we pool it.
- Shared money still needs to be divided up. — Pooling living expenses can be convenient, but you still need to decide who pays how much and who manages the money.
- A hexagram can’t decide for you. — An I Ching hexagram can’t tell you whether to manage your money together. It can help you reflect on the conditions you’re weighing right now.
- Start by listing only what you’ll share. — For today, try listing only the living expenses you’ll share. You can think separately about the money each of you will keep.
- Hesitation is part of the decision. — Sharing money and keeping it separate come with different responsibilities. You can take a closer look at where the burden would fall either way.
Stories by Haewol
- Haewol
- Even after the funeral, I’m still unsure whether to leave the group or stay.
- Sitting in the parked car, I try not to call Mom first.
- In the hospital waiting room, she imagines welcoming new customers.
- Even while shopping, I can't bring myself to say it.
- Even while folding laundry, I weigh whether to go into business with someone or go it alone.
- When I’m alone in my room, I wonder if it’s okay to rest today.
- I spent the whole afternoon staring at the guarantee form.
- When I’m alone at lunch, it feels like I’ll be responsible no matter which way I choose.