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The zombie apocolypse marriage test

So, you think you've found the man you want to be with forever? Let's put this to the zombie apocalypse test and see just how compatible you two really are when it comes to the important things in life.

Here's the scenario: You wake up to total chaos. Overnight 2/3rds of the population have turned into zombies. Just to make it fun, half of them are slow movers and half of them are speedies. The phones are down, the power isn't going to last long with all these cars crashing into everything around as their drivers get eaten by the zombies. It's just you and your sweetie against the world. Let's see how you do!
The zombie apocalypse will have a number of challenging events that will force cooperation and a certain amount trust. There are a number of things that you should know about your partner before the big day such as who gets the shotgun versus the 9mm. Do either of you know how to reload ammo or do you need to stock up? How heavy a backpack can each of you carry?
There are also a few more important things to know about whether or not you both agree on certain aspects such as:
1)Is it okay to kill someone who isn't infected for food or lodging when there isn't a clear safety issue?
2)Are you going to stay on the move or find a place to bunker down until the zombies are killed or contained?
3)Is it likely that you're going to take in people that you find or remain loners to the end?
4)Who's going to get the ultimate say when there's a disagreement over what to do?
5)When it comes time to let off steam and you're screaming you head off for no reason, is he going to scream with you, scream at you, or just wait till it's over and then make a joke?
Those questions have a lot to do with real life, believe it or not. The first question deals with where both of your basic moral compasses point. It's not necessarily a problem if you don't both agree on basic morality, but it is important to know each others philosophies about morality.
Question number two relates to whether or not each of you is more likely to stay for the long haul when things get hard or if someone is likely to be on the move as soon as things get tough. If you are both movers you might be fine, just know that someone is going to have to go along with where the other one wants to go at some point and give up where they want to go. If his sense of home is the feeling of safety rather than feeling safe being with you, or vice versa, there may be a problem between you two in the long haul.
Question three has to do with how social you both are. It's not that being on opposite ends means that you won't be able to make things work, but it is the fact that you both have to be prepared for the social life that the other expects to live. A loner isn't going to want to go out with you and your friends four nights a week, and he isn't going to want to have them over to your house the other three. If he's the gregarious one, you may find yourself at home alone while he's out with the guys.
Question four is a pretty direct translation from the question. Who is ultimately in charge when there's a disagreement? Are you comfortable with whoever it is? Is your husband going to be comfortable with whoever it is?
Question five, finally, boils down to how he handles you when you handle stress. Life is stressful for women these days, and you need to know that your man can handle it whenever you need to let loose.
Those questions are a pretty good beginning to making sure that you know the man you're thinking of marrying as well as you think you do.

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, Rapid City Women's Relationship Advice Examiner

Nan Clegg is a 30-something year old woman who recently moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. She looks to leave people better off than she met them, desires happiness as long as it comes with honesty, openness, respect, and hope. You can contact her at rcadvice@live.com.

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