Two Day Magazine

Investing in your Partnership

Take our quiz and see if your relationship’s stock value is on the rise…or falling fast.
 

Q1:  Your partner wants to go on a lavish beach vacation this summer. You know you both can’t afford it. Do you…

       A. Tell your partner that vacations are for dummies and offer to set up a kiddie-pool in your living room so they can have all the summer fun they want right at home.
       B. Vacation at the beach? Aw, sweetie, that’s a great idea! Let’s just move there!
       C. Save your money that summer and go away somewhere romantic in the fall.

Q2:  Your partner just lost their job and is having a hard time finding work. You…

       A. Find your partner a job working at the Starbucks across the street. Hey, chai lattes don’t grow on trees, my friend!
       B. Unconditionally support your partner financially and emotionally, even after six months of couch crashing at your place. 
           It’s okay, you like having to step over them every day before you head off to  work.
       C. Encourage them to find work in the field that they love and suggest to them to get a part time job to take some of the financial pressure off of both of you.
 
Q3:  Joint accounts: Yes or No?

       A. Absolutely not. I don’t need to worry about my money and their money and now OUR money.
       B. Absolutely! There is no reason to have separate accounts when you are married or living with your significant other. Share away!
       C.Yes, but I would still keep my own separate account as a way to express my own financial independence.
 
Q4:  You just got your tax return. Yep, that whopping $300 is burning a hole right through your pocket. Do you…

       A. Put it in a savings account. Hey, every little bit helps and you don’t need anything, anyway.
       B. Give it to your partner. I am sure they could use it for something more important than anything you could want.
       C. Have a fabulous night out with your friends, drinks on you!
 
Q5:  When it comes to birthday gifts, you expect…

        A. I don’t want any gifts from my partner, nor would I give them. It’s a waste of money and I would rather us save our funds.
        B. You mean my partner could give me gifts?
        C. A thoughtful gift that my partner knew I would love. And really, really hot sex.