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2. Love and infatuation are both intense emotions that one
feels for another person. When defined, infatuation or crush
refers to the state of being completely carried away by
unreasoning passion or attraction. It is an admiration for
someone while not recognizing that person’s flaws. Whereas,
love can be described as a feeling of intense or deeper
affection for another person. Either of these emotions are
often used to describe how two people, who are dating, feel
towards one another.
Dating actually starts with the arranging of schedule for a
date. It is a form of courtship consisting of social activities
done by two people, as partners in an intimate relationship
or as a married couple. It also refers to the act of meeting
and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity,
together as a couple.

3. Types of Dating
1. Standard Date
It involves two people.
2. Double Date
Two couples go on a date at the same time and
place.
3. Group date
Any number of couples can enjoy a date.

4. Importance of Dating
• It forms affection and respect.
• It strengthens the relationship.
• It provides quality time for each other.
• It leads one another to observe the other person’s
character.
• It provides an opportunity for one to know his or her
strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the opposite
sex.
• It allows one to get to know the person he or she is in a
relationship with while having fun and good time.
Courtship
It is the period in a couple’s relationship which precedes
their engagements.

5. Practices at the Age of
Technology
• A suitor can court a woman
through the use of cellphones.
• A man can court a woman through
Facebook, Twitter, Skype, or other
social networking sites.

6. Importance of Courtship
• It provides time to get to know and understand each other
better.
• It reveals one’s interests, likes, and dislikes, limitations,
and other aspirations in life.
• It allows couples to decide whether they want to be
committed.
• It allows couples to know if they are ready for
commitment and responsibilities.
• It develops security.
• It develops understanding and acceptance.

7. Going Steady
It is a period wherein the relationship between two people
remains strong and well.
Engagements
It is a period of agreement entered by 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 lifelong
companionship.
Marriage
It is a lifelong partnership of a man and woman. This is a
special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman
entered into accordance with the law for the establishment of
conjugal and family life.

8. Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner for a
successful married life.
Maturity Physical Maturity
Fidelity Economic Readiness
Commitment Character
Love Spirituality

9. Ingredients of a successful marriage:
• There is love.
• There is understanding and respect.
• There is care.
• The couple are loyal to each other.
• They have a shared philosophy.
• There is cooperation.
• There is growth.
• The couple are both involved.
• There is sharing and giving.
• There is communication.