What do you feel about the more formal courtship instead of dating? It precedes a marriage and engagement but you are dating with an expectation of marriage
It sounds old fashion and doesn't seem like its your choice. I also think a lot rich people do that.
It is a bit old fashioned.  I am not sure if its rich people or more religious people that do it.  I believe you have the courtship period where they get to know each other with strict rules in place and then decide if they want the engagement
Wow, I didnt' know the rules were that strict, so I take it no love making is allowed.
LOL..I think maybe they set rules in place from I understand of what is allowed and not allowed ahead of time. Courtship can sometimes be just between the couple or it can be shared b/t the entire family and everyone is involved in the process