Dating

I disagree that dating is just practice for divorce. Although a dating relationship is something that can be ended without much consequence, having experiences before marriage can help you make sure that the person you're marrying is the right choice. If you've already dated, you know what kinds of personalities you like and don't like. However, I don't agree that people who are against dating have "a basic mistrust of others." I'm fairly certain that all of my peers will date before getting married. In my college interview, my friend told me that the majority of college students hook up, but she expressed the same uncertainty as the Busted Halo article about what exactly hooking up means. I think that, as long as hooking up is taken somewhat seriously and is within a relationship, it's fine.