Dating? This word reminds a beautiful feeling. But, is dating really just for fun?

Many people often have the wrong concept of dating. Dating or courtship is a relationship between man and a woman who had no marriage. The activities such as going out together, taking a walk, dinner, etc to know each other better.

Courtship is a relationship that endured for mutual fondness of each other and to explore the possibility for more serious relationship. In other words, going out is to reveal the expression of mutual love and know more in a person who will be a husband or wife later.

Dating gives lessons on the importance of maturity and responsibility. When their teenager kids are dating, the role of parents is very important and needed both the support and advice based on their experience. It is very necessary that the children can take care of themselves and not fall into unhealthy dating.

However, dating has a positive and negative effect. Learn to respect people’s privacy is one which obtained during courtship. We are taught to not to be selfish to others. If there are differences of opinion we can discuss to decide an issue. Give each other feedback and not blame.

We are taught to be honest with partner (boyfriend or girlfriend). Dating make us compassionate if we are to maintain mutual respect and feelings of our partner. We learn to negotiate to resolve conflicts with the partner.

Conflict or disagreement with a boyfriend or girlfriend is something common in a relationship. What we have to do is discuss the issue in a calm and positive manner. Conflict in relationships is inevitable, but all that useful is for a dating relationship and subsequently for a successful marriage.

On the other hand, we have things we don’t like, or example we now have less time and freedom to hang out with our friends, especially friends of the opposite sex. Usually a boyfriend will not agree that we are too close to the opposite sex. Boyfriend did not like it if we associate more with our friends than with him. It probably make him feel insecure.

Additionally, another negative side of the dating is a possibility of sexual relationship. This usually is the reason many conservative parents forbade their children to date. And then, there is some problems of dating for fun without any intention for getting into more serious relationship. This makes the impression of a selfish relationship, not serious and lazy to find a solution when there are problems with dating. Thus easily decide a relationship within a short period without knowing the other party.

Actually dating is okay when you are old enough and can be responsible for all consequences that occur. Dating should follow the norms prevailing in society and always listen to parents’ advice because it was for the good of ourselves.