Dating

 In our world today, people are in search for love and companionship. Something more intimate or closer than that of a relation between family or friendship. That is a romantic relationship which usually is between two persons only. However, before two persons become involved romantically, the process of dating takes place between the two individuals. 

Dating is normally the first sign which shows that the two individuals are interested in being involved with  each other romantically. It is the process where each person try to impress each other to win the admiration of each other and get to know the each other better. This is done by going on dates, which is activities that in facilitates in pursuing the goal of dating. Some example of dates are going to the cinema, dinner, picnic and much more. At first, persons may date numerous persons but after dating numerous persons they may choose to get serious in being committed to one person. This stage is courtship.

So far personally, I agree with the process of the dating and in its crossover into courtship. However, in the world presently persons engage in certain activities or make serious commitment that is in my opinion to intimate for courtship. Some of these things are engaging in sexual activity, living together and much more. The process or status of courtship is just a more  committed way of dating. In the sense, that you are committed to one person. 

One of the main reasons for dating, especially within the borders of courtship is really to discern if you are to be involved with the significant other in a life long way. Courtship should be where one discerns not just emotionally but critically if their significant other is actually their potential life partner. Once persons try to extend the borders of courtship in terms of its intimacy, issues occur. Issues that affect at least one person in the relationship, especially, when the relationship do not workout. 

For example, the lost of the gift your virginity once it given its gone, a child growing up without a parent which possibly can affect the child psychologically or emotionally and issues with the ownership of the home. 

Love is worth the wait and I think we can all agree it is better to hear that 'this is my husband or wife' than just 'this is my girlfriend or boyfriend.' One of the reasons that it should be good to hear is that you are sure this person is for you. If someone is just with you for your body, for the resources you have and what you can offer but not what they can then, that is not love.