Prepared by:
E. M. JAMILLA
UST Institute of Religion
The selection of
ones life partner
is an on-going
process which
requires time and
reflection. It is a
great mistake to
think that it is
possible to
choose the
partner and
celebrate the
wedding in a few
days.
Between the
moment in which
two youngsters
decide to go
along together
and marriage
there should be
different stages,
so that they may
strengthen their
decision and lay
the foundation of
their future family
life.
DATING
Functions of Dating
Kinds of Dating
Friendship Dating going out
together making new friends
Courtship
Courtship denotes the special kind of
relationship between a man and a
woman, which precedes marriage and
serves as a preparation for it.