Travel ... Partner

Recently heard 2 sides of the story of a friend's travel woes. Pity and sympathesize both sides. Let me to rethink of travel issues again.
I always believe a good travel buddy is hard to come by. Especially when you travel like I do, backpacker style, constantly on a budget. Note: Best friends need not equate good travel companion. This is because 相见容易，相处难。Tensions fray easily when both sides are stressed by the daily living matters and choice of attractions and activities. People have different living habits and ways of communication differ greatly. Even more so between guys and girls. Lots of misunderstandings can easily occur and great friendships can be lost.. A huge pity.
Had my try at travelling with friends. Have still yet to find a suitable travel buddy. Think I too budget liao, haa. Not many people (singaporeans in particular) can tahan. Sometimes tensions get so bad, both sides become very irritable. Had my share of tensions. Not a good feeling at all. But luckily, after the trip, things are back to normal. Won't want to lose a dear friend becos of a trip!
Having said all this... If anyone wants to test out living together with your partner but dun agree with cohabitating, can try backpacking together for an extended period of time, say at least 3 weeks? Must be backpacker style, cannot be luxurious holiday. I dare say, backpacking together is the closest thing one can get to finding out about each other's living habits and way of handling little day to day stuff. Through the trip, learn to work together and compromise. Very important if you are looking at the possibility of marriage. Hence, one of my criteria of a marryable guy, will be someone whom I can backpack together for a long while without being sick of each other! Of cos, tensions and arguements are inevitable, but then more importantly is to be able to work things out together. Hmm.. when will I meet such a person? Haa.
Starting to plan my travel goals after my 1 year internship. Really have to work towards it slowly cos my travel plans are long and expensive! Hee. Guess will be a form of motivation to scrimp and save. Maybe even help me curb my cravings and lose weight! Shall attempt to work towards a fit and healthy physique so that I won't have any qualms about trying all sports and adventure when I travel!