Dating provides an opportunity for individuals to learn how to relate to others and experience the joys and sorrows of developing a couple relationship. Dating permits couples to interact in various settings, to test compatibility and to learn what tolerance and commitment are all about.

What are advantages of courtship?

Courtship introduces a measure of formality into the relationship. It is obviously much less formal than engagement; there is no commitment involved. However, it is a little more formal than simply dating. It is a semi-public announcement that two people are exploring the possibility of a future together.