Like Onions, Relationships Have Layers: Shrek's Guide to Avoiding a Swampy Situation

Get Outta My Swamp... If We Ain't Right!

Alright listen up you lovestruck humans and fairy tale creatures! Shrek here and I know a thing or two about relationships. Mostly about keepin' the wrong folk outta my swamp. But even an ogre needs a Fiona right? This article says some folks like smarty pants professors try to figure out if they're wrong for each other *before* gettin' hitched. Smart move if you ask me. Saves a lot of ogre sized heartache. Instead of just hopin' for a 'happily ever after,' they ask tough questions. Sounds like a good way to avoid livin' in a cramped outhouse with someone you can't stand! It's all about compatibility see? Do you like rollin' in mud or do you prefer a fancy spa? These are important things!

Show Me the Money (Or the Swamp Gas)

First off MONEY! This ain't just about shiny gold coins folks. It's about how you *use* 'em. Some like to spend it as soon as they get it like Donkey blowin' his cash on waffles. Others hoard it like a dragon sittin' on a pile of treasure. Gotta figure out if yer on the same page. Are you gonna split the cost of the ogre sized pizza? Who's payin' for the dragon repellent? Get it sorted before the weddin' bells chime or you'll be arguin' worse than me and Donkey on a road trip!

Is Work More Important Than Truffle Worms?

Next up CAREER! Is yer partner obsessed with their job? Do they bring work home and stink up the place with stress? This article says work stress can even mess with yer... *ahem*... 'physical intimacy.' Nobody wants that! So ask yer sweetheart: How important is work to ya? Would ya ditch yer fancy job to help me defend my swamp? If they ain't willin' to make sacrifices maybe it's time to find a new quest... or a new partner!

Family Religion and Other Swamp Dwellers

Alright family and religion! Now I love my swamp but even I gotta deal with... *others*. Kids in laws and that whole shebang. Do you want little ogre lets running around? How often do you wanna visit yer parents? And what if they don't like me? *gulp* These are deal breakers folks! Especially if they don't approve of yer swamp dwelling lifestyle or yer love for eatin' rats.

Bedtime Battles and Other Daily Disasters

Daily habits eh? This is where the real ogre sized problems can fester. Sleepin' habits? Food preferences? Pets? Do you like cats or dogs? What if you are allergic to them like Donkey is to... well everything? And can you both laugh at each other without gettin' yer feelings hurt? If yer partner snores louder than a dragon or only eats fancy pants gourmet meals it might be time to reconsider. After all you don't want to wake up every mornin' regrettin' the day you agreed to share yer swamp.

Intimacy: The Onion's Spiciest Layer

Ooh la la! Physical intimacy! This article mentions somethin' about how couples don't always talk about this stuff. But trust me it's important! Gotta know what yer partner likes and dislikes. How much do they like? Are they open about their preferences? What are they into? Gotta make sure everyone's happy or yer swamp's gonna feel mighty lonely.