Courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage (or long term commitment if marriage is not allowed). It is an alternative to arranged marriages in which the couple or group doesnt meet before the wedding.

When should courtship be done?

Duration of courtship should be based on the ages and level of understanding of the partners. If both partners are already old, say between 35 and 40 years, their courtship should be between one or two years. But if they are younger, between three and five years is okay.