week five :)

I never realized how important dating is until this week. Not just the concept of "dating" someone, but actually going on dates that are planned, set activities. I have never really thought about the difference between just “hanging out” and going on dates before, but I can see the difference and why just haI never realized how important dating is until this week. Not just the concept of "dating" someone, but actually going on dates that are planned, set activities. I have never really thought about the difference between just “hanging out” and going on dates before, but I can see the difference and why just hanging out is not as beneficial to a relationship. Simply hanging out with your current or possible future significant other than going out on dates is not as beneficial to a relationship. It does not help you establish a solid sense of commitment to each other. I loved the connections with “the three P’s of dating” because that is not something I was taught. Dates are typically planned ahead of time, paid for by the guy, and you are paired with a specific person. Planning dates prepares men to preside over their future families. Paying for dates takes a different kind of preparation and commitment, and it helps prepare men to be able to provide for their family in the future. Lastly, when a singular couple is paired up on a date, men have the ability to use their innate instinct to protect those they’re with and/or care about.