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What is better dating or courtship?

Dating can be seen as more casual and open-ended with intentions that may or may not end in a long term romantic relationship and varying levels of physical intimacy.

Courtship is more serious from the beginning. The intention of courtship is to see whether you want to marry your partner. It usually leads to engagement and marriage and often involves family input.

From your perspective which is better? I feel like courtship leads to more lasting relationships and marriage but that’s just my take.
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zonavar68 · 56-60, M
I guess it depends on the end-goal. Marriage is not what everyone wants, aims for, or strives for. Most people are just happy to actually have a healthy, positive, mutually beneficial relationship without the frippery associated with proposals, engagements, weddings, etc.

Esp. outside of religious settings.