Dating

I think the 'anti-dater' view that dating is essentially practice for divorce is completely wrong. In my opinion, the 'pro-dater' argument is much more accurate. Dating teaches us how to be selfless and to put others before ourselves. Although not all dating relationships end in marriage, the relationship itself can teach us a lot about what we like and don't like, which will ultimately help in finding the right person to marry. My peers as far as I know are on the 'pro-dater' side as well; I have never actually met anyone who has been against dating. The lower expectations of the hook up culture today may give dating a more negative reputation, but I still think that dating before marriage is healtier than not dating at all.