Dating is a social activity where two people assess their compatibility and get to know each other. There are different types of dating like standard dates, double dates, and group dates. Dating is important as it allows people to form affection, strengthen their relationship, spend quality time together, learn about each other's character, and see if they are suited for a long-term relationship. As relationships become more serious, terms like "going steady" and engagement are used. Marriage is a lifelong commitment between two people to love and care for one another through all of life's challenges. Key factors for a successful marriage include maturity, fidelity, commitment, love, readiness, character, communication, understanding and sharing.
Dating is a social activity where two people assess their compatibility and get to know each other. There are different types of dating like standard dates, double dates, and group dates. Dating is important as it allows people to form affection, strengthen their relationship, spend quality time together, learn about each other's character, and see if they are suited for a long-term relationship. As relationships become more serious, terms like "going steady" and engagement are used. Marriage is a lifelong commitment between two people to love and care for one another through all of life's challenges. Key factors for a successful marriage include maturity, fidelity, commitment, love, readiness, character, communication, understanding and sharing.
Dating is a social activity where two people assess their compatibility and get to know each other. There are different types of dating like standard dates, double dates, and group dates. Dating is important as it allows people to form affection, strengthen their relationship, spend quality time together, learn about each other's character, and see if they are suited for a long-term relationship. As relationships become more serious, terms like "going steady" and engagement are used. Marriage is a lifelong commitment between two people to love and care for one another through all of life's challenges. Key factors for a successful marriage include maturity, fidelity, commitment, love, readiness, character, communication, understanding and sharing.
Dating is a social activity where two people assess their compatibility and get to know each other. There are different types of dating like standard dates, double dates, and group dates. Dating is important as it allows people to form affection, strengthen their relationship, spend quality time together, learn about each other's character, and see if they are suited for a long-term relationship. As relationships become more serious, terms like "going steady" and engagement are used. Marriage is a lifelong commitment between two people to love and care for one another through all of life's challenges. Key factors for a successful marriage include maturity, fidelity, commitment, love, readiness, character, communication, understanding and sharing.
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Family Life (Courtship, Dating, and Marriage)
DATING
- It is a social activity that involves two or more people generally assessing
each other’s suitability for a potential relationship. Dating can also be enjoyed as part of an already active relationship. The word dating actually comes from the arranging of a time and date of meeting. - It is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by two people, as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. - It refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon the social activity, together, as a couple.
Types of Dating: Standard date – involves two people Double date – two couples go on a date at the same time and place Group date – where any number of couples can enjoy a date
Importance of Dating: 1. It forms affection and respect. 2. It strengthens the relationship. 3. It gives quality time to each other. 4. It leads one to observe the other person’s character. 5. It provides an opportunity for one to know his/her strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the opposite sex. 6. It allows you to get to know the person you are in a relationship with while having a good time. 7. Dating helps to reveal any potential problems you may have if pursuing a more serious relationship with a person, and it sets the foundation for marriage.
Terminologies
Going steady – a period wherein the relationship between two people remains strong and well.
Engagement – a period of an agreement entered between two people in love
for them to be able to know each other and their families well enough to be sure that they are ready and are suited for life-long companionship.
MARRIAGE
- It is the most enjoyable human relationship. It is the most significant event
that may happen to your life. It takes only two people, a man, and a woman to unite and make a successful relationship as married couple. - It is a lifelong partnership of a man and a woman, two unique individuals, who understand, respect, care, and love each other. It is a bond between two people who continue to grow and develop their best qualities as human beings. - It is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution. Its nature, consequences, and practices are governed by law and not subject to stipulation except that the marriage settlements may to a certain extent fix the property relations during the marriage. - Filipinos view marriage as a sacrament and a lifelong commitment. Husband and wife work for a successful and harmonious relationship at home and among family members. Trust, respect, kindness, and love are essential factors to attain this goal.
Factors Necessary to Consider in Choosing a Lifetime Partner
1. Maturity - Can make good decisions - Responsible in handling relationships 2. Fidelity - Can make the relationship lasting - Sincere and true to his / her promises - Considers relationships sacred 3. Commitment - Can make a peaceful and lasting relationship - Dedicated to fulfilling his / her responsibilities 4. Love - Strengthens relationship - Understands one is a partner - Enduring 5. Economic Readiness - Aims for better future of the family - Financially stable - Good provider for the needs of the family 6. Physical Maturity - Proud of having a good partner - Have a healthy body 7. Character - Responsible and honest - Hard-working and industrious - Respectful and compassionate - God-fearing Recipe / Ingredients of a Successful Marriage
- Love - Understanding / Respect - Care - Loyalty - A Shared Philosophy - Cooperation - Growth - Involvement - Sharing and Giving - Communication
SAMPLE MARRIAGE VOWS
I (name), take you (name) to be my (husband/wife), my partner in life and my
one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, love you faithfully through good times and the bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.
