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 is the advantage 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.