The length of their courtship—including dating as well as engagement—ranged from a couple weeks to eight years; the average courtship period lasted 21 months, with six of them spent engaged.

How long is the courtship phase?

The courtship stage generally lasts between several months and two years. It has been known, however, to last up to eight years! Something that is really interesting is that, most often, it is only relationships that have gone through this stage that are successful.

What is courtship before marriage?

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. Courtship varies both by time period and by region of the world.