2. explains the definition
and importance of
courtship and dating in
choosing a lifelong
partner
(H8FH -IIa -24)
3. 1. What words can you form out of these pictures?
2. How do these pictures relate to you or to your
life?
3. Why is courtship and dating important in
choosing a lifetime partner?
6. • is a social activity that involves two or more people
generally assessing each other’s suitability for a potential
relationship. It can also be enjoyed as part of an already
active relationship. The word dating comes from the
arrangement of time and date of the meeting.
• is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by
two people, as partner in an intimate relationship or as a
spouse.
• it refers to the act of meeting and engagingin some
mutually agreed upon the social activity, together, as a
couple.
7. A. Standard date – involves two people
B. Double date – two couples go on a date
at the same time and place
C. Group date – where any number of
couples can enjoy a date
8. 1. forms affection and respect.
2. strengthens the relationship.
3. gives quality time to each other.
4. guides one to observe the other person’s character.
5. provides an opportunity for one to know his/her
strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the opposite
sex.
6. allowsyou to get to know the person you are in a
relationship with while having a goodtime.
7. helps to reveal any potential problems you may have if
pursuing a more serious relationshipwith a person
8. sets the foundation for marriage.
9. an establishment of a more enduring kind of
an agreed relationship
precedes engagement and marriage in the
period of couple's relationship
a private or an informal matter between two
people, or a formal arrangement with family
approval
10. 1. gives one a chance and time to get to know better the
character and background of one’s future lifetime
partner
2. gives time to understand one another
3. reveals one’s interests, likes and dislikes limitations,
and other aspirations in life
4. allowscouples to decide whether they want to be
committed
5. enable couples to know if they are ready to be
commit
6. develops understanding, acceptance and security
12. Words that you associate
with Datingand
Courtship
Definition of Datingand
Courtship basedon the
given words
Practices Associated
with Datingand
Courtship
Importance of Dating
and Courtship
13.
14. 1. What time of your life would you prefer
dating/courtship? Why?
2. Is it necessary to undergo dating/courtship? Why?
3. Compare courtship before and at present times.
4. Why do you think courtship at present times is faster
and easier than before?
5. Which do you prefer, courtship before or at the present
times? Support your answer.
6. How can dating and courtship help you choose your
lifetime
Editor's Notes
What ideas come into your mind upon seeing the pictures?
How does the picture appeal to you?
Does it bring good feelings or bad feelings?
Does it mean something?