의자매 알몸을 찍어 유포한 큰 실수

DEAR ABBY: I don't like my stepsister, and when she stays with us, I'm forced to share a room with her. 

The last time she was here I got so mad at her I pretended to send a text message on my cell and secretly took a picture of her as she got out of the shower. 

I knew it was wrong, but it seemed funny at the time.

I sent it to my boyfriend because he doesn't like her either, even though he thinks she has a "hot body." 

I thought it would be a joke just between us, but he sent it to some of his friends, and now it's making the rounds. 

Luckily, she goes to a different school, so nobody has recognized her, but I'm scared someone will. 

I'd give anything to take back what I did. What should I do? -- SCARED STEPSISTER

DEAR SCARED STEPSISTER: You should be scared. 

What you did was shameful and dangerous. 

Not only was it an invasion of privacy, it is also a crime -- distribution of a pornographic image of a minor. 

Now that photo is on the internet, you will not be able to take it back.

Pray that no one in your family finds out, or you may be grounded, like, forever, and your boyfriend will be history. 

If the news does get back to your family, prepare yourself for a punishment like no other.

DEAR ABBY: I don't like my stepsister, and when she stays with us, I'm forced to share a room with her. 

나는 내 의자매를 좋아하지 않습니다 그런데 그녀가 우리 집에 머물게 되면 내 방을 같이 써야 합니다. 

The last time she was here I got so mad at her I pretended to send a text message on my cell and secretly took a picture of her as she got out of the shower.  

지난번 그애가 우리집에 왔을때 그애에게 너무 화가나 휴대폰으로 문자를 보내는 척하면서 샤워를 마치고 나오는 그녀를 몰래 찍었습니다.

한국말로는 "누구 누구때문에 미치겠다" 또는 "누구 누구에게 화가 난다" 라는 표현을 합니다. 하지만 "I am mad because of her.(그녀때문에 미치겠다.)이나 "I am mad to her"라고 하지 않습니다. 보통 전치사 at을 사용합니다. 때로는 with을 사용하기도 합니다. She was mad at her son. (그녀는 아들에게 화가 났다.) Are you still mad at me? (너는 아직도 나때문에 화가 났니?) Why are you mad with me?(너는 왜 내게 화를 내니?) I'm mad at myself for following Tom's stupid advice. (탐의 멍청한 충고를 따른 것때문에 내 자신에게 화가 난다.)

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I knew it was wrong, but it seemed funny at the time.

잘못인줄 알았지만 당시는 그냥 재미있는 일같았습니다.

I sent it to my boyfriend because he doesn't like her either, even though he thinks she has a "hot body." 

그 사진을 남자친구에게 보냈습니다. 그도 그녀를 좋아하지 않기때문입니다. 비록 그가 그녀가 섹시한 몸매를 가지고 있다고 생각하고 있지만요.

I thought it would be a joke just between us, but he sent it to some of his friends, and now it's making the rounds. 

나는 그일이 우리 둘만의 장난이라고 생각했지만 그는 몇몇 친구에게 그 사진을 보냈고 현재는 그게 돌아다니고 있습니다.

Luckily, she goes to a different school, so nobody has recognized her, but I'm scared someone will. 

다행히 그녀는 딴학교를 다니고 있고, 그래서 아무도 그녀를 알아보지 못합니다. 하지만 나는 누군가 알아볼것이라고 걱정하고 있습니다.

has recognized "현재 아무도 그녀를 알아보지 못하고 있기"때문에 현재형 동사를 사용해도 될것 같습니다. "so nobody recognize her,"처럼요. 하지만 여기서는 현재완료를 사용했습니다. 이유는 과거에 일어난 일이 현재까지 계속되고 있는 상황이기 때문입니다. 자세한 설명은 비디오를 참고하시기 바랍니다.

I'd give anything to take back what I did. 

내가 한짓을 되돌릴수 있다면 어떤일이라고 할 생각입니다. 

What should I do? -- SCARED STEPSISTER

어찌해야 할까요?

DEAR SCARED STEPSISTER: You should be scared. 

당신은 걱정하는게 당연합니다.

What you did was shameful and dangerous. 

당신이 한짓은 부끄러운 일이고 위험한 일입니다.

Not only was it an invasion of privacy, it is also a crime -- distribution of a pornographic image of a minor. 

그일은 남의 사생활을 침법한 것일 뿐만 아니라 범죄입니다. -- 미성년자의 성적사진을 배포한 죄입니다.

Now that photo is on the internet, you will not be able to take it back.

현재 그 사진이 인터넷에 돌고있다면 당신이 일을 되돌릴 방법은 없습니다.

Pray that no one in your family finds out, or you may be grounded, like, forever, and your boyfriend will be history. 

당신 가족이 그것을 발견하지 못하도록 기도하십시오, 그렇게 (만일 그들이 발견하게) 된다면, 당신은 영원히 집을 벗어나지 못하고 남자친구는 과거의 사람이 될것입니다. 

be grounded 원래는 벌로 "아이들이 외출금지 당하는 것"을 의미합니다. I stayed out til 1 am last night and now I'm grounded for a week. 나는 어제 새벽1시까지 밖에 있었기 때문에 일주일 동안 외출금지 당했어. 여기서는 "영원히 외출금지 당하다"라는 은유적인 표현으로 쓰인것 같습니다.

If the news does get back to your family, prepare yourself for a punishment like no other.

만일 뉴스가 가족에게 알려지게 되면, 다른것들과 전혀 다른 (엄한) 처벌을 각오해야 합니다.

장성한 아들에게 여행정보를 요구하는 부모님

DEAR ABBY: My 47-year-old son is employed at a prestigious university. 

His position involves a considerable amount of travel.

Over the years, he always emailed us his travel plans along with flight information. 

Lately, he tells us when and where he is going but omits the flight, hotel information, etc. 

When we ask, our requests are ignored. 

When we tell him we think it's irresponsible for him not to share this information, his response is, "My secretary has the information if there are any problems."

We always give our children our travel information, flights, hotels, etc. when we travel. 

Our question is, are we out of line for wanting this information from him? -- LOVING PARENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEAR PARENTS: You are not out of line for wanting the information; you are out of line for insisting your adult son give it to you over his objection. Your son is 47. 

He is no longer a child. 

It's time to back off.

DEAR ABBY: My 47-year-old son is employed at a prestigious university. 

47세인 우리아들은 한 유명대학에 고용돼 있습니다.

His position involves a considerable amount of travel.

그의 자리는 많은 여행을 포함합니다.

Over the years, he always emailed us his travel plans along with flight information. 

몇년동안 그는 항상 비행정보를 포함한 그의 여행계획을 우리에게 이메일로 보내주었습니다.

Lately, he tells us when and where he is going but omits the flight, hotel information, etc. 

최근 그는 언제, 어디로 간다는 얘기만 하면서 비행이나 호텔정보 같은 것은 빼먹습니다.

When we ask, our requests are ignored. 

우리가 물어보면, 우리 요청은 무시 당합니다.

When we tell him we think it's irresponsible for him not to share this information, his response is, "My secretary has the information if there are any problems."

그에게 그런 정보들을 우리에게 알리지 않는것은 무책임한 일이라고 얘기하면, 그의 대답은 "무슨 일이라도 일어나면 내 비서가 모든 정부를 가지고 있습니다."입니다.

We always give our children our travel information, flights, hotels, etc. when we travel. 

우리는 항상 여행할때마다 비행이나 호텔과 같은 모든 정보를 아이들에게 알려줍니다.

Our question is, are we out of line for wanting this information from him? -- LOVING PARENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

우리의 질문은, 그에게 그런 정보를 묻는 것이 주제넘는 일인가요?

DEAR PARENTS: You are not out of line for wanting the information; you are out of line for insisting your adult son give it to you over his objection.

그런 정보를 원하는 것은 주제넘지 않습니다, (하지만) 장성한 아들에게 그의 반대에도 무릅쓰고 그런 정보를 요구하는 것은 주제 넘습니다. 

Your son is 47. 

당신의 아들은 47세입니다.

He is no longer a child. 

그는 더 이상 얘가 아닙니다.

It's time to back off.

이제 빠지실 때입니다.

할수없이 먹어야 하는 고민

DEAR ABBY: I am a diagnosed narcoleptic. 
Medication helps with the symptoms, but not entirely. 

I looked into alternative options and found a fantastic diet. 

I recently went on it with amazing results.

My dad's side of the family is Italian, and a huge part of the culture is food. 

During celebrations, it's considered offensive to refuse food, and my family has always looked down on diets. 

If a family member is on one, they'll argue that it's a special occasion and it's only for one day.

Abby, I'm exhausted at family gatherings. 

If I try to turn something down, I get attacked because "Grandma made it," or "It's your favorite and we made it for you." 

I have tried explaining to them that I don't want them to alter their dinner arrangements to accommodate me, but I should be allowed to forgo eating foods that will make me feel like a zombie. 

They just don't get it, and it has caused arguments. 

How do I re-open this discussion without offending anyone? -- PANICKED OVER PASTA

DEAR P. OVER P.: Do it before the celebration by calling your hosting family member and explaining that there are now foods you cannot eat because of your diagnosed medical condition. 

Explain that you know they would not feed certain foods to a diabetic, and you need the same dispensation. 

Ask them to kindly not put you in the embarrassing position of having to refuse their delicious food, and if they feel it will cause a problem, they should excuse you from the event.

DEAR ABBY: I am a diagnosed narcoleptic. 

나는 불면증 진단을 받았습니다.

Medication helps with the symptoms, but not entirely. 

약물로 인해 증상을 없애는데 약간의 도움을 받았습니다만 완전하지 않습니다.

I looked into alternative options and found a fantastic diet. 

(그래서) 대안을 찾아보았고 환상적인 다이어트 치료법을 발견했습니다.

I recently went on it with amazing results.

나는 요즘 놀라운 효과를 보면서 그것을 계속하고 있습니다.

My dad's side of the family is Italian, and a huge part of the culture is food. 

우리 아빠 혈통은 이태리입니다, 그래서 음식이 그들 문화의 커다란 부분입니다.

During celebrations, it's considered offensive to refuse food, and my family has always looked down on diets. 

뭔가 축하할 일이 있을때 음식을 거절하는 하는 것은 무례한 일으로 여겨집니다, 그리고 우리 가족은 다이어트를 우습게 생각합니다.

If a family member is on one, they'll argue that it's a special occasion and it's only for one day.

만일 우리 가족에게 축하할 일이 생기면, 그들은 그것이 아주 특별한 경우이고, 그런 일은 그날 밖에 없는 것처럼 생각합니다. 

Abby, I'm exhausted at family gatherings. 

애비, 나는 가족 모임에 진절머리가 납니다.

If I try to turn something down, I get attacked because "Grandma made it," or "It's your favorite and we made it for you." 

내가 무언가를 거절하려고 하면, "그건 할머님이 만드신 거란다" "그건 네가 좋아하는 것이라서 우리가 만들었다"라는 이유로 나는 공격을 받습니다.

I have tried explaining to them that I don't want them to alter their dinner arrangements to accommodate me, but I should be allowed to forgo eating foods that will make me feel like a zombie. 

나는 그들에게, 내 처지 때문에 저녁을 바꾸지 않았으면 좋겠지만 나를 좀비처럼 느끼게 하는 음식을 먹지 않고 지나가도록 허락해 주었으면 좋겠다고 설명해 왔습니다.

They just don't get it, and it has caused arguments. 

그들은 그것을 도저히 이해하지 못하며 그것때문에 언쟁이 생겼습니다.

How do I re-open this discussion without offending anyone? -- PANICKED OVER PASTA

어떻게 해야 그들 마음을 상하지 않게 하면서 이 문제를 다시 거론할수 있을까요?  -- 파스타 때문에 황당한 사람이

DEAR P. OVER P.: Do it before the celebration by calling your hosting family member and explaining that there are now foods you cannot eat because of your diagnosed medical condition. 

모임 전에 그 모임을 주관하는 가정에 전화하여, 요즘 진찰된 건강조건 때문에 못 먹는 음식이 있다는 사실을 설명하면서 그문제를 거론하십시오.

Explain that you know they would not feed certain foods to a diabetic, and you need the same dispensation. 

사람들이 당뇨병 환자에게는 어떤 특정한 음식은 제공하지 않는다는 사실을 알고있는 것처럼 당신도 동일한 조치가 필요하다는 것을 설명하십시오.

Ask them to kindly not put you in the embarrassing position of having to refuse their delicious food, and if they feel it will cause a problem, they should excuse you from the event.

당신이 그들의 맛있는 음식을 거절해야 하는 당황스러운 상황에 빠지지 않도록 친절을 배풀어 주도록 요청하시고, 만일 그것이 문제가 된다면, 그들은 당신이 모임에 빠지는 것을 허락해야 합니다.

밴댕이 소갈머리 아빠를 어찌하면 좋을까요?

DEAR ABBY: My parents went through a bitter divorce five years ago and have had little to no contact since then. 

During the process of the divorce, their communication was through my siblings and me, which took a toll on us. However, despite the turmoil of the divorce, we are still close to both of them.

I'm a medical student who will be graduating next year. 

I recently brought up the idea of having a graduation party, but my father says he refuses to come if Mom or anyone from her side of the family will be there. 

This led to a discussion about future weddings and events that will most likely happen soon.

My siblings and I are in our mid- to late-20s, and Dad insists that he won't attend any future events that Mom will attend, even if it's his own child's wedding. 

It was extremely difficult to hear.

My siblings and I can't imagine him boycotting something just because he doesn't want to be in the presence of our mother. 

We all think he's overreacting and needs to get over the past. 

Must we get over the fact that he doesn't want to be around our mother and allow him to skip these important days? -- CHILD OF DIVORCE IN MICHIGAN

DEAR CHILD: Your father may be angry, but he is also being selfish and childish. 

By telling you what he did, he's attempting to manipulate you into choosing between him and your mother.

By asking me whether you should "allow" him to skip these important milestones, you appear to be under the impression that you can somehow control your father. 

You cannot control the actions of another adult. 

You can, however, control the way you react to his behavior.

You and your siblings should not allow yourselves to be manipulated. "Remind" your father that if he follows through with his threat, he will be missed, and the only person he'll be hurting is himself.

DEAR ABBY: My parents went through a bitter divorce five years ago and have had little to no contact since then. 

우리 부모님들은 5년전 아주 피튀기는 이혼을 했으며 그후 전혀 연락을 하지 않을 정도로 관계가 없습니다.

During the process of the divorce, their communication was through my siblings and me, which took a toll on us. 

이혼하는 과정에서 그들의 소통은 우리 남매들을 통해 이루어졌으며 그게 우리에겐 엄청 고통이었습니다.

However, despite the turmoil of the divorce, we are still close to both of them.

하지만 이혼의 소용돌이 속에서도 우리는 여전히 두분과 가깝게 지내고 있습니다.

I'm a medical student who will be graduating next year. 

나는 내년 졸업을 앞둔 의대생입니다.

I recently brought up the idea of having a graduation party, but my father says he refuses to come if Mom or anyone from her side of the family will be there. 

최근 나는 졸업파티에 대한 생각을 언급했습니다. 하지만 아빠는, 엄마나 그녀의 가족중 누군가가 그곳에 참석하면 자기는 오지 않겠다고 합니다.

This led to a discussion about future weddings and events that will most likely happen soon.

이 (졸업파티) 얘기는 앞으로 있을 결혼이나, 곧 있게 될 여러가지 이벤트에 대한 얘기로 흘렀습니다.

My siblings and I are in our mid- to late-20s, and Dad insists that he won't attend any future events that Mom will attend, even if it's his own child's wedding. 

나와 우리 남매들은 20대중반부터 후반이며, 아빠는 엄마가 참석하는 행사는 어떤 행사이건 절대 참석하지 않겠다고 합니다, 자식들 결혼식까지요.

It was extremely difficult to hear.

이것은 정말 듣기 힘듭니다.

My siblings and I can't imagine him boycotting something just because he doesn't want to be in the presence of our mother. 

우리 남매들은 그(아빠)가 엄마가 있는 곳에는 나타나고 싶지 않기때문에 그와 같은 행사를 거부한다는 것은 상상하기 어렵습니다.

We all think he's overreacting and needs to get over the past. 

우리는 모두 그가 지나치게 굴고 있다고 생각하며, 과거를 떨쳐버려야 한다고 생각합니다. 

Must we get over the fact that he doesn't want to be around our mother and allow him to skip these important days? -- CHILD OF DIVORCE IN MICHIGAN

우리는, 엄마가 있는 곳에 그가 오고 싶어 하지 않는다는 것을 받아들이고 그가 이러한 중요한 행사에 참석치 않는 것을 용납해 주어야 할까요?

DEAR CHILD: Your father may be angry, but he is also being selfish and childish. 

아빠가 화가 나 있을수 있지만 그것보다 그는 이기적이고 유치합니다.

By telling you what he did, he's attempting to manipulate you into choosing between him and your mother.

그는 그가 하는 짓에 대해 얘기하며, 당신이 그와 엄마 사이를 선택하도록 유도하려고 하고 있습니다.

By asking me whether you should "allow" him to skip these important milestones, you appear to be under the impression that you can somehow control your father. 

당신은 내게 "이런 중요한 행사에 아빠가 빠지는 것을 허락해야 할까요"라는 질문을 하면서, 당신이 어느정도 아빠의 행동을 콘트롤할 수 있다고 생각하고 있습니다.

You cannot control the actions of another adult. 

당신은 다른 어른의 행동을 콘트롤할 수 없습니다.

You can, however, control the way you react to his behavior.

하지만 그의 행동에 대한 당신의 반응을 콘트롤할 수 있습니다.

You and your siblings should not allow yourselves to be manipulated. 

당신과 당신 남매들은 휘둘리지 말아야 합니다.

"Remind" your father that if he follows through with his threat, he will be missed, and the only person he'll be hurting is himself.

당신 아빠에게, 그가 위협을 계속해 나가면 그 없이 모든 일이 이루어질 것이며, (그것으로 인해) 상처받는 사람은 그 자신임을 일깨워 주십시오.  

 

자동차여행을 하고 싶은 남편, 그게 싫은 부인

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 42 years. 

For the most part, we have had a good marriage. 

We raised two children, are helping to raise three grandchildren and still enjoy each other's company.

I am retiring shortly and looking forward to enjoying it. 

For years I have anticipated being free to travel the country and see things I didn't have the time to see when I was employed. 

The problem is, I like the idea of seeing the country via road trip. 

My wife says she's a "homebody" and doesn't want to be "stuck in the car" for a week.

Several friends have suggested I should take my road trips without my wife. 

I don't really want to do that, and she says that if I did, she would feel deserted. 

How can I be a good husband and spend time with my wife, and not feel cheated out of something I have wanted to do for so long? -- HEADED FOR THE OPEN ROAD

DEAR HEADED: I can't help thinking about how many widows would give anything to share an adventure like that with their husband. 

I also don't think leaving one's spouse for a week qualifies as desertion. 

Many husbands and wives do it regularly to conduct their business. 

Perhaps if you return from one of your excursions with tales of how beautiful and interesting the road trip was, it will pique her interest.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 42 years. 

아내와 나는 42년째 결혼생활을 하고있습니다.

For the most part, we have had a good marriage. 

거의 대부분 우리는 행복한 결혼생활을 하고있습니다.

We raised two children, are helping to raise three grandchildren and still enjoy each other's company.

우리는 두명의 아이를 키웠고 세명의 손자들 키우는 것을 도와주며 아직 서로와 함께 하는 것을 좋아합니다.

I am retiring shortly and looking forward to enjoying it. 

나는 곧 은퇴하며, 은퇴한 뒤의 생활을 고대하고 있습니다.

For years I have anticipated being free to travel the country and see things I didn't have the time to see when I was employed. 

몇년동안, 전국을 자유스럽게 여행하는 것을 기대해 왔고, 직장생활을 하는 동안 시간이 없어 보지 못했던 것을 볼 기대에 부풀어 있습니다.

The problem is, I like the idea of seeing the country via road trip. 

문제는, 나는 자동차 여행을 하면서 전국을 돌아다니고 싶은 생각입니다. 

My wife says she's a "homebody" and doesn't want to be "stuck in the car" for a week.

(하지만) 아내는 자기는 "집순이"라고 하며 일주일 동안 차에 갇혀있고 싶지 않다고 합니다.

Several friends have suggested I should take my road trips without my wife. 

몇몇 친구들은 아내없이 자동차 여행을 떠나라고 제안합니다.

I don't really want to do that, and she says that if I did, she would feel deserted. 

나는 정말 그러고 싶지 않습니다, 그리고 아내가 말하기를, 내가 그렇게 한다면 자기는 버림받은 느낌일 것이라고 합니다.

How can I be a good husband and spend time with my wife, and not feel cheated out of something I have wanted to do for so long? -- HEADED FOR THE OPEN ROAD

어떻게 해야 좋은 남편으로서 아내와 함께 시간을 보낼수 있을까요, 그리고 그렇게 오랫동안 하고 싶었던 일을 아내의 꾀임에 빠져 하지 못하는 일이 없을까요?

not feel cheated out of something 이런 부분은 한국말로 딱이 뭐라고 번역하기 어려운 것같습니다. 해석해 놓은 것을 참고로 각자 생각해 보시기 바랍니다.

DEAR HEADED: I can't help thinking about how many widows would give anything to share an adventure like that with their husband. 

(남편을 일찍 잃은) 많은 미망인들이 남편과 함께 그와 같은 모험을 즐기려고 어떤일이라도 할것이라는 생각을 하지 않을수 없습니다.

I can't help thinking about how many widows would give anything to share an adventure like that with their husband.  문자 그대로 번역하면 다음과 같습니다. "나는 얼마나 많은 미망인들이 남편과 함께 그와 같은 모험을 즐기려고 어떤 일이라도 할것이라는 생각을 하지 않을수 없습니다."입니다. 즉 "그런 여행을 하자고 권하는 남편이 있는 것을 그녀는 얼마나 고마운 일인지 모르고 있다."라는 의미의 문장입니다.

I also don't think leaving one's spouse for a week qualifies as desertion. 

그러면서도, 배우자를 일주일 정도 혼자 남겨놓는 일을 "버리는 것"이라고 생각하지 않습니다.

Many husbands and wives do it regularly to conduct their business. 

많은 남편과 부인들은 업무를 위해 보통 그렇게 합니다.

Perhaps if you return from one of your excursions with tales of how beautiful and interesting the road trip was, it will pique her interest.

아마 당신이 자동차여행이 얼마나 멋있었고 재미있었는지에 대한 얘기를 갖고 돌아온다면, 그게 당신 부인의 흥미를 불러 일으킬 것입니다.

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DEAR ABBY: I met the love of my life eight months ago. 

Everything about our relationship is perfect. 

We both love our families, fine food, games and, most importantly, each other. 

We met at an antique store and now have an extensive stamp collection together.

Wanting this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 

I couldn't imagine a happier life for both of us, until I discovered that she is already engaged. 

Her mother informed me that she had accepted a proposal from a close friend of ours months ago.

At first I was devastated, but now I understand the situation. 

She felt obligated to accept his proposal, yet I know she will only find true happiness by marrying me. 

How do I go about bringing this up to her? 

I'm very non-confrontational, and don't want her to feel awkward or uncomfortable. 

Should I tell her what I know or wait for her to come to me? 

Please help. -- IN LOVE BUT CONFUSED

DEAR IN LOVE: Something is definitely wrong with this picture. 

Sometimes confrontation is healthy. 

Don't waste another moment waiting for the girl to level with you. 

Tell her what her mother told you and ask if it is true. If it is, she needs to explain. 

Although you may be ready to settle down and get married, she may not be emotionally mature enough to marry either one of you.

DEAR ABBY: I met the love of my life eight months ago. 

8개월전 내 일생의 사랑이 될 사람을 만났습니다.

Everything about our relationship is perfect. 

우리 관계는 모든 것이 완벽했습니다.

We both love our families, fine food, games and, most importantly, each other. 

우리는 둘다, 가족과 맛있는 음식 그리고 오락을 사랑하며, 가장 중요한 것은 서로를 사랑하고 있습니다.

We met at an antique store and now have an extensive stamp collection together.

우리는 골동품점 가게에서 만났으며 둘다 대규모 우표수집을 하고 있습니다.

Wanting this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 

이런 기쁨이 영원이 지속되기를 바라며, 그녀에게 청혼했습니다.

원래는 아래와 같은 문장입니다. Because I want this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 혹은 As I want this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 하지만 위와같이 "주어+동사, 주어+동사"로 이루어진 하나의 문장은  종속절의 주어를 생략하는 경향이 있습니다. 그리고 접속사도 함께 생략합니다. want this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 마지막으로 첫글자를 대문자로 하고 동사에 ing를 붙입니다. Wanting this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. 이런것을 현재분사라고 합니다.

I couldn't imagine a happier life for both of us, until I discovered that she is already engaged. 

그녀가 이미 약혼했다는 사실을 알기전까지 나는 우리 둘에게 있어 이보다 더 행복한 결혼생활이 있을수 있다는 것을 상상할수 없었습니다.  

Her mother informed me that she had accepted a proposal from a close friend of ours months ago.

그녀의 어머니는 그녀가 몇달전 우리 둘다 알고있는 가까운 친구로부터 청혼을 받아들였다는 사실을 알려주었습니다.

At first I was devastated, but now I understand the situation. 

처음에는 몹시 낙담했지만 이제는 그 상황을 이해합니다.

She felt obligated to accept his proposal, yet I know she will only find true happiness by marrying me. 

그녀가 그의 청혼을 받아들여야 했겠지만 아직 나는 그녀가 나와 결혼해야 진정한 해복을 얻을수 있다고 생각합니다.

How do I go about bringing this up to her? 

이문제를 어떻게 그녀에게 꺼내야 할까요?

I'm very non-confrontational, and don't want her to feel awkward or uncomfortable. 

나는 사람들과 대립하는 것을 잘못하며 그녀가 난처해지거나 불편해지는 것을 원치 않습니다.

Should I tell her what I know or wait for her to come to me? 

그녀에게 내가 생각하는 것을 얘기해 주고 그녀가 내게 오기를 기다려야 할까요?

Please help. -- IN LOVE BUT CONFUSED

도와주세요.

DEAR IN LOVE: Something is definitely wrong with this picture. 

전체적인 상황에 분명 무엇인가 잘못 됐습니다.

Sometimes confrontation is healthy. 

가끔은 사람과 대립하는게 건강할수 있습니다.

Don't waste another moment waiting for the girl to level with you. 

그녀가 당신에게 마음을 털어놓기를 기다리며 시간을 낭비하지 마십시오.

Tell her what her mother told you and ask if it is true. 

그녀에게 그녀의 어머님이 하신 말씀을 얘기하고 그게 사실인지 물어보세오.

If it is, she needs to explain. 

그게 사실이라면, 그녀는 설명을 해야합니다.

Although you may be ready to settle down and get married, she may not be emotionally mature enough to marry either one of you.

비록 당신은 마음이 정리되어 결혼할 준비가 됐을지 모르지만, 그녀는 두사람 중 어느사람과 결혼할 만큼 정서적으로 성숙해있지 않을런지 모릅니다.