Dating

I can understand the belief that dating is seen as practicing divorce. Someone who breaks up a lot or has many relationships may have the same mindset when entering into a serious relationship. Once married the person may fall back into their old ways and become bored with the marriage.

I do think dating is beneficial. How would you know if you were compatible with someone if you didn't date them? I think in order to make a commitment such as marriage, you need to test the waters and see if you really do like the person. When I think of not dating someone it reminds me of an arranged marriage. I know some people have courtships and get to know each other, but personally I wouldn't want to marry someone that I haven't gotten to know on an intimate level.

I think today many people have casual hook-ups and don't end up dating the person. When I refer to hook-ups I think of making out and not sex.I think that when I enter college hook-up may change to having sex, but right now in high school I think most people look at is as making out. I personally think hooking up with someone is fine. I think that some people need this in order to find out who they are, and if they really want a relationship.