Courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage (or long term commitment if marriage is not allowed). During a courtship, a couple or group gets to know each other and decides if there will be an engagement.

Why is courting and dating important?

It is the man`s role in marriage to be the leader of the house. Courtship, therefore, represents a very important step leading up to marriage. In more advanced and serious dating and that implies that both sides are now thinking about marriage and its responsibilities, societal expectations and goals.