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1. Only court one person at a time.
There's no "shopping around" once you start courting. The "what are we" talk may even occur date one. This initial commitment is meant to provide the freedom to love each other fully without being afraid that the other person will start considering other partners.Of course, this doesn't mean all courtships end in marriage, as reality dictates that some things simply aren't meant to be. It just means that people enter into courtships for the purpose of a serious, future-focused relationship.Tips:
Be honest and direct about your intentions when you start dating someone. Looking for a rebound? Say so. Want a long-term relationship? Make that clear.
Likewise, be honest with yourself. If you want to settle down, don't feel uncomfortable passing on a man who's sweet and charming but a total commitment-phobe.
2. Men should pursue women.
While this practice varies from community to community, most groups that favor courtship also favor a more traditional method of wooing. The man initiates the friendship, the "talk," and even approaches his and the woman's parents for their blessing.Tips: If you're a woman eager to let the man take the lead, by all means, let him. For those who prefer an equal-opportunity approach to dating, try letting him pay now and then (or at least hold the door for you) without being deeply offended.
Many men like to feel they're leading the way, even if you know you secretly have the upper-hand.
3. Family and community are central.
Courtships are always conducted publicly, and with the approval of both parties' parents. Oftentimes, the man will ask the woman's father for his approval before the courtship officially begins. In more conservative circles, pastors and parents act as matchmakers.The goal is for the family to help the man and woman stay accountable for their level of commitment to each other. So, Mom and Dad are allowed to counsel their son if they feel he is compromising the woman in any way.
Tips: Sometimes your mother does actually know what's good for you. Don't dismiss advice from your elders — relationships haven't changed all that much in the past few decades
4. Group activities are encouraged.
Nowadays, one-on-one date nights are basic protocol for people in relationships. While the same applies to many courting couples, traditional courtship encourages group dates before private time.The goal is to help the couple get to know each other on a friendship level before becoming romantic. The presence of others also helps limit opportunities for sexual activity, which bring us to the next point...Tips: Starting a relationship with someone doesn't have to mean you automatically spend long hours gazing at and whispering sweet nothings to each other. Lighten up in the early phases of dating. Get to know each other better first as friends before going deeper.
There's a reason adages like "slow and steady wins the race" abound.
5. Commitment precedes intimacy.
Courting couples wait until the wedding night to have thise so called intimate moments together. Although non-religious dating culture upholds the importance of discovering sexual compatibility prior to marriage, couples who court believe that true commitment means learning to be sexually compatible after marriage, even if it doesn't happen right away.But I guesse nowadays its often the most disregarded thing since at a young age most adolescence engage in that thing without prior consent.Excerpt from YourTango
