In the previous module, you have gained understanding on the
different marital set-ups and courtship practices in the Philippines before
and up to the present.
This time, let us check if you have clear understanding of your
previous lessons. List down some of the advantages and disadvantages of
dating and courtship in the chart.

1. Couple understands each other better - over the course of knowing each other, a boy and a girl begin to comprehend what the other’s wants, needs and desires are

2. Discover each other’s medical conditions and fitness.

3. More exposed to each other’s backgrounds.

4. Become accustomed to each other’s habits.

5. Shared dreams, beliefs, ideals and values.

6. Ability to dream and be young (even if it’s at heart) and in love.

Advantage of dating

1. Butterflies

2. First love

3. Telling old stories and having them be new

4. Sharing your mind

5. Having someone missing you while your gone

6.Having someone to spend free time with

Disadvantage of courtship

1. Knowing too much can spoil whatever surprises the marriage should produce.

2. Long and extended courtships generally don’t end up in marriages.

3. The likelihood of preventing better would-be suitors from making gainful advances.

4. Monotony of the affair.

5. Possibility of losing interest in each other after long periods of courtship.

6. Waste of time or resources.

Disadvantages of dating

1. Arguments

2. Spending all your money on dates for dates

3. Uncertainty and fear of heart break

4. Responsibility to preserve your lovers feelings

5. Having less free time for friends

6. Having to impress their family and friends to win approval.

(cr: @anserwell)

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