Dating is a form of romantic courtship between individuals who socially meet up with the aim of assessing each other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. Dating usually occurs between two people where the couple explore whether they are romantically or sexually compatible by participating in social activites together.

Dating may also involve two or more people who have already established romantic or sexual feelings toward each other. These people continue to have dates on a regular basis, and they may or may not be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement.

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Denied. t3314.1737