My husband and I started dating 12 years ago!  How long was your longest relationship?
I courted my ex for six years. During courtship we got to know each other but did not reach an engagement.
Oh I'm sorry that it didn't work out.  Were you in a long distant relationship?
It was a long distance relationship. The average duration of courtship varies across the world.
My husband and I dated for 3 years before we got married.  The world average is 2 years 11 months, so I guess we were almost completely average
You did have a normal dating period. What activities did you do together as a couple while dating?
We enjoyed having friends over, going to music festivals, and going to the movies.
Most people discover whether they have a romantic connection through dating. It is practiced across the world prior to marriage.