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stagefairy

What is the purpose of dating?  

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If I were dating, it would be to discern marriage. Casual dating, i.e., that which is not part of the process of discernment, is simply not worth my time and energy.

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franciscanheart

oooooooooooooooh my goodness.... dating
wow.... *runs to go get her materials only to return hours later*



ill be back around 11ish and you will definitely have an ear full!!!!

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discerning marriage is the only reason someone should date. the other type of dating is partly responsible for today's high divorce rate and lack of family values.

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theculturewarrior

I haven't been on a date since december 2002. I would like to to try courting next time, but most girls demand dating.

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I don't date for the simple fact that what I would get out of dating someone, respectfully and morally, I can simple have with a good guy friend. I mean seriously you find companionship when you date someone but it's the same type of companionship as with a good friend. I mean a good healthy Catholic relationship isn't based on the physical assets of a relationship but rather on the mental assets. You cut out all the physical stuff that occurs with a lot of dating a you simply have the relationship you would with a good friend. Don't get me wrong I've dated before and I came to the realization that what I was getting out of the relationship I could get just as being friends and it would not put stress on anyone. Other people on PM ;) have this same philosophy and I'm sure they'll be happy to share more into with you.

edited to say: but if I did decide to date someone it would be for the discernment of marriage.

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homeschoolmom

[quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Aug 9 2004, 08:53 PM'] I haven't been on a date since december 2002. I would like to to try courting next time, but most girls demand dating. [/quote]
yeah... this is pretty cool. I think group dating is sort of a close second. But i really like the idea of it having a more family feel to it.

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Wow! I feel really at home here! I don't date (well, I do, but the discernment part is over, because we are married ;-) ). I met my husband on a mission trip to the Philippines when we were both teenagers and to make a long, romantic story short, we didn't date really. We courted mostly and had some dates after we were engaged. I could say a lot more, but I am looking forward to hearing an earful later... :-)

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I'm not dating anyone currently, and I don't plan on dating anyone for a good long time. I got my heart broken last year, so I'm staying away from boys until they grow up and become real men. :sadder:

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