Whats the difference between courting and Dating?
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Actually, there is a difference. Dating, well...I'm sure you know what it is.\n Courting is sorta like dating, but it is slightly differ ant and now, the only people who really do it much are those who are religious and actually care about saving sex for marriage and people who are looking for someone to marry. Courting is not a 'sport', as some would describe dating. Anyway, say a guy wanted to court you...first he would ask your parents for permission and if they said yes, you and him would start hanging out together with either groups with your friends or family. You wouldn't hold hands or kiss or anything physical. You'd only be getting to know each other. If you ended up really being attracted to each other and you decided you would like to get married, your would both ask your family's advice and then the guy would ask your dad for your hand in marriage and you would get married. Big difference from dating!
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I think dating evolved mostly because of the invention of the automobile.  Dating used to be more "bring a girl/guy home for dinner."  Now its "bring her home by 10."  We went from the front porch to the back seat!
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LOL?! And what exactly does this have to do with Dating?
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Okay, you asked for opinions and here is mine. People who compare sex to making love are really defining their emotional feelings to a physical act.  \nSex is a physical act between two people. Making love is much more intimate and surrendering your emotions to your partner.\nIt like the difference between dining and eating. You eat when you are hungry. You dine when you prepare for a fine meal by putting some thought into what you want to have, how to have it cooked, what best goes with the meal from start to finish. Like an appetizer, dessert, etc.  Same principle....get it?
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whats the difference,..its still an affair!!!
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Yes, I truly believe in courting; yet we're living in a "I-want-it-now-society." Trust that there are still "old school people" who believes in those same morals, standards and values in dating. \nGod Bless You\nP.S. I haven't heard that term since my belated father, he would've been 82 years old today...that's where I got that from...
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The difference is the level of commitment. "Dating" connotes a casual thing, not necessarily exclusive. When a person says "I'm dating Bill" instead of "Bill is my boyfriend", you can probably guess the relationship is relatively new and no commitment has been made. \nWhen you've decided you're in a relationship, you'll probably start referring to one another as boyfriend/girlfriend. You'll introduce each other to your close friends and family. You'll likely spend a LOT of time together, and may take it for granted that you'll see each other certain nights and weekends. Depending on your lifestyle, you may agree to make your relationship exclusive and stop seeing other people.\nIf you're uncomfortable discussing taking things to "the next level" you're probably just dating, and not quite ready for a relationship.
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I guess, it depends on what region you are in. In our region, casual date means you just hang-out, in malls, movies, do stuff together (like kayaking, river rafting), which usually does not involve intimate interactions (like sex). In other places, I heard that sex is as normal as eating together.
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http://www.daylon.com/dating/\n\nhope that helps!
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Dating: Of a couple, to be in the early stages of a relationship where they go out on dates to find out what each other is like, as a prelude to actually being a fully fledged couple.\n\nDo whatever you like doing. Go watch a movie, go have dinner, take a walk in the park, go to a fair, etc.
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It's a bit of both. \n\nHaving love is painful, lest you fear to lose it, yet at the same time, being in love is wonderful and can make you happy.\n\nYou must strike a good balance.
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There are no rules.  When you feel comfortable, then you're ready to date.  Dating can actually be very healing because it will help you reaffirm that there are people out there with whom you can have a genuine relationship.  It helps to talk with other people who have been through the same thing.  There were two books that helped me: "Happily Even After" by Alan Cohen, and "Spiritual Divorce" by Debbie Ford.  My ex read them, too, it helped both of us and we have a good relationship now, which is important because we co-parent our kids.
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What do you mean "date"? Just make sure you are both on the same page.Are you marraige minded or playing?Age difference is okay.There are other things to think about here.
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The difference between love and attraction/sex is when you love someone you are comfortable being around them and you are willing to put up with their worst habits and you love being around them even when sex isn't the main priority anymore. Love is letting someone see all your bad habits, too!
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To date or to have sex?\nBelow is the website for age of consent.
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Yes.  Just have to be honest up front about the situation.  Dating is different than being in a relationship.
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No absolutly not. Dating just means that you have been on several dates with a girl/boy and are considered to be his girl/boyfriend. It has nothing to do with sex. You dont have to have sex to be in a relaationship with someone.