India, Aug. 23 -- A new-age dating trend has emerged, taking inspiration from the animated world of Shrek, but not in a way you would expect. "Shrekking" has taken over, drawing inspiration from the relationship between the ogre Shrek and his love interest, Princess Fiona. Though it sounds innocent and cute at first, the trend is exactly opposite. It is about being in a relationship with someone less attractive than you to find a "happy love life." However, experts warn that getting "Shrekked" - lowering your standards for someone - can get you hurt and take a toll on your mental health.

"In this plotline, you're dating an ogre without the princess treatment," Amy Chan, a dating coach and the author of "Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of R...