Answer:
1. The couple is expected to spend time with each other’s families as well as close friends and others (work and church friends, for example). This is healthy and helps the couple to transition to social life as a married couple (if that happens).
2. Courtship introduces a measure of formality into the relationship. This helps everyone concerned – the couple and all those within their circle – to focus seriously on the relationship and give it room to grow.
3. Courtship eliminates the social awkwardness that sometimes surrounds invitations to dating couples for special occasions (Christmas and Easter family dinners, and so on).
4. Courtship provides some clarity for the romantic partners.
