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8 Cards in this Set
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The erosion of courtship
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there has been an erosion of traditional courtship practices and patterns, and the new dating culture appears to be one that lacks any socially defined norms, rituals, and relationship milestones to guide young people toward marriage”
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Modern Dating Pitfalls
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Pessimism About Marriage
Transition of gain vs. Transition of loss Getting Ahead Before Getting Wed |
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Modern Dating Pitfalls 2
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Hanging Out vs. Dating
Hooking Up - Sexual Permissiveness Acceptance and Practice of Cohabitation |
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The 6 “-ships” of dating
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1) Courtship
2) Partnership 3) Companionship 4) Friendship 5) Relationship 6) Discipleship |
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Stages of Dating
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1) Pre-dating stage
2) Group dating stage 3) Paired dating stage 4) Exclusive dating stage 5) Engaged dating stage |
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Why group dating?
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“Early dating, especially early steady dating, brings numerous problems, much heartache, and numerous disasters. The early date often develops into the steady date…Dating, and especially steady dating, in the early teens is most hazardous.
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Definition of a "date"
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three p’s: (1) planned ahead, (2) paid for, and (3) paired off.”
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Key principles to remember
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Optimal courtship is built on the foundation of other relationship experiences.
Relationship, Friendship, Companionship, etc. Dating experience is needed. Greater self-awareness Greater appreciation of range of potentials Greater confidence in later courtship It is possible to back-up in stages. Pairing is powerful! Couple-status is very influential – use it wisely |
