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What's the point of dating?

Is it worth dating in high school or in some other time when people more than likely won't get married.
  • Fun
    How would you even know if you're going to marry someone unless you date them?

    Even if you go into the dating scene with no intention of getting married--just testing the waters--there's plenty of reasons to date. It's fun, exciting, helps you discover what you TRULY like and dislike in relationships, helps you become more charming and attentive, more knowledgeable in what to do, a whole slew of other experience related things. Perhaps most importantly, it helps ensure you're not gonna sit around and wallow about just when you're gonna find "the one" you're going to marry anyway.
    30%  Voted for by Weydon, mudgod, TeChNoWC, sca.
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  • Only for marriage
    What's the point of dating someone if you aren't going to get married. Why should you date someone if you are just going to leave them in a few months/years/
    23%  Voted for by Tito the Ninja, Makessenseright, Candice Mendenhall.
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  • ..
    This sounds like a question after a date or relationship gone awry. Dating is interaction with people. As people we need that. Even hermits end up talking to something. Be it the wall or an animal. Besides sometimes you'll learn something about yourself or do something that you probably wouldnt have done on your own. If your meant to be married then I think its gonna find a way to happen but while your waiting for that one why not date. You may lose the one by turning down a date anyway.
    15%  Voted for by Stepherz804, Weydon.
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  • MmmmmPractice
    If you only ever have one friend you wont understand them as well as if you had had many. The same goes for romantic relationships. There is also the matter of trying from the beginning to find the perfect someone -if you believe in marriage- to stay with for the rest of your life. That could be a long time to spend with the wrong person.

    You date to understand sexual relationships and to have fun.
    15%  Voted for by Pleading Artichoke, frattaro.
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  • Sacred Covenant
    Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman. From a religious standpoint, dating several different people just to "try them out" and "familiarize yourself so you can become better with people and in a romantic atmosphere" is a complete lie that Satan has devised.

    The best way to start out a marriage is purely. If you and the person you have met have saved yourself for one another, jealousy, regret, and shame takes a backseat.

    But what if you haven't met that person? What if you are waiting for them?

    That doesn't have to mean you wallow all over every person you meet and date. Date with God in mind. Don't compromise the relationship by getting too intimate, too fast. Things that can cause you to move too quickly are:

    1. Spending excessive amounts of time together.

    2. Neglecting duties to spend time with this person.

    3. Talking about what you want out of marriage, dating, and if you want kids too early (Tip!) BE FRIENDS FIRST.

    The best thing you can do to make a romance thrive is to start out as FRIENDS. Study together, and in groups. Attend church together. Group activities are often key, so you do not end up being paired off together, alone.

    Of course, good friends are: Good Communicators!

    Give yourselves time to find out what you like. Do you like the same type of music? What are your beliefs about life? Favorite clothing brand? Favorite color? Sports, skits, shyness....discuss who you are and what you are about!

    And remember...you have to listen to them, too. However, if they constantly talk about themselves and don't let you get a word in, it's more than likely that relationship won't work out.

    To conclude -

    Early High School is not a good idea for dating. It is a good time for friendships, however, and so are the late years of HS and the early years of College/University. By that time you know where you are heading - and you may very well have an idea of who would be good to head there with you. So keep your friends - they might just flourish into more.
    Voted for by Candice Mendenhall.
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  • Nothing Is Wrong With Dating...
    i don't find any problem with teen dating, what i do have issues with is dumb 14-15 year olds who get in relationships, pour their soul into them, and then one of tthem gets bored and moves on. It leaves people hurt and gives them a scewed (Sp?) view of dating and marriage. So if you just want to date for fun, thats fine.
    But don't get into a serious relationship until you're mature enoigh to handle it...say anytime after 22.
    Voted for by Pentacle of Hope.
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