About Dating
Dating is a social process where two people who are attracted to one another decide to spend time together to assess each other's needs, personality traits and hobbies in order analyze if they may or may not be suited for a long-term relationship with one another.
Dating is often referred to as courtship or courting and occurs in a variety of different social forms and functions but is typically the first step that couples take before deciding if they are compatible with one another as a desirable mate or not.
- The significance of dating is that one may find interests in another person or mate in which to share hobbies, activities, daily life experiences and to socially interact with. The goal of dating can be different for some than it is for others. Some believe that dating someone is a way to be able to provide ongoing companionship leaning toward a more serious
relationship obligation or even marriage, while others date to interact with multiple people at once and are not yet ready for a long-term commitment. - Generally, there are different types of dating aside of the more traditional dating that involves a couple just going out on a date.
A blind date is where two people meet who have never seen each other before; typically this is set up in advance by friends and family who think that each person may be a good match for one another.
There's internet dating, where the couple has met online and maybe exchanged photos but have not yet met in person.
Speed dating or dating through a dating service is also gaining popularity and is where people are able to quickly meet and greet other dating candidates to see if any of them are a suitable match.
Double dating is where two or more couples go out on a date together and participate in activities together. - There are a variety of popular activities that couples like to do while dating, such as going to a movie or out for dinner at a restaurant as well as sporting events such as baseball games or football games.
Many times a couple's hobbies will bring them together to enjoy water skiing or spending the day at an art gallery. There is no set rules for the activities to be planned during the dating process as they can range from anything in which two people as a couple have interest in and would like to participate together in. - The benefits of dating are that it builds the foundation for a relationship that may or may not lead to a serious commitment such as marriage. Having a monogamous relationship for some people means they can enjoy the benefits of only being with one person and settling into a lifestyle of fulfilling each others intimate needs.
Having a partner to be able share social activities with by combining their personal interests are benefits that maybe they did not have when they were single. Love, companionship and support are also benefits that one would enjoy while dating. - The potential for dating is that in most cases couples begin to talk about getting married or living together and sharing their lives with one another. Broadening one's social network by meeting new friends and family members through their partner also carries a great potential for expanding their lifestyles into further relationships that are brought together by the dating union.
