My personal perspective about courtship.

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What is your understanding about the word courtship?

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To my view, a courtship is period in a romantic couple's relationship when they are dating.
It can also be seen as a initial stage of sexual behaviors in humans where males and females exchange information through signals to ensure their feelings are right to each other.

Many partners go through courtship to get use and understand each other, and to see if they are compatible before deciding to get married. Courtship gives both partners the opportunity to present their quality as the potential mate.
Courtship is the best but is an old fashioned word, assuming that they two people who love each other will surely and eventually get married.

How can people in courtship maintain a good relationship that can lead to marriage?

When considering a partner during courtship, these few aspects or keys factors can help to guide your decision.
If you are dating someone

✅ SEEK FOR PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING: you have to seek for pre-marital counseling so as to address any potential or minor issues, and to improve communication skills so that it can help you strengthen your relationship before getting married..

✅ PRAYER TOGETHER: this will help you decern the will of God for you. Pray without ceasing as the says.

✅ Study the Word of God and practice it. Periodically have your times of Bible study in an open place. This is a great way to practice studying the Bible with your future partner. You will see a big difference in everything you in your courtship.

✅ TRUSTWORTHINESS: Trust is a foundation of any strong and serious relationship. Look for a partner who is reliable, honest and consistent in their own words and actions. Trust also involves feeling secure confident in the belief that your partner is dependable and has your best interest at heart.

Are there things to be hidden during courtship? If yes what are they. If No back your answers with your reasons.

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In courtship transparency, honesty and open communication are the key factors for building a strong and healthy relationship that may potentially lead to a successful marriage.
There shouldn't be any major information or secrets hidden from your partner. Below 👇 are few reasons why you need to be open and transparent in courtship.

✅ AVOIDING FUTURE RESENTMENT: if you keep secrets or hide informations can lead to resentment and love betrayal if the truth comes out later. It is advisable to address any issues or concerns openly to avoid or prevent potential conflict ahead of the marriage.

✅ MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS: Usually, I am always in a big shocked by the number of people who get married without asking this three basic questions👇
Do you want to have kids?
How many kids are you expecting.?
Who is going stay at home with the kids?
In courtship the two partner needs to make vitals decision together. Hiding things from you can prevent your partner from making future plans.

Do you think there's time frame in courtship? Explain.
I personally think it largely depends on the individuals involved and their unique circumstances. because they is no time set frame for how a courtship should Last.
They are the one to choose to have a shorter or a longer courtship, all depends on opening communication skills. The main reason why people go through courtship is to get to know more about each other and understand their love language.

Is courtship a guarantee for successful marriage.?

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NO. Nothing can guarantee a successful marriage but dating for a few years can give you a better sight into the person you are considering to get married to.
Courtship can lay a solid foundation for a successful marriage . But it is not a guarantee.

Secondly, weather you are in a courtship for 5 years that's doesn't determine a successful marriage. Because It is not how far, but how well. If two people are compatible, even if they date for 2 hours, it will still work out.

The success of marriage depend on the variety of factors beyond courtship phase.
For instance, changes and continues efforts. A serious courtship requires ongoing effort, commitment, with good communication. It is not good to rely solely on the foundation during courtship. The must continue build their relationship, and address any arise issues and nature their connection over time.

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