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dating

Process of interacting and meeting other people on the prospect of establishing a romantic relationship

EntityQ654810

Subclass of: human behavior
, activity

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Dating is an activity involving spending time with other individuals usually through planned social encounters, with the intention of getting to know each other, often with a romantic or intimate purpose. While the result of dating may at any time lead to friendship, any level of intimate relationship, marriage, or no relation, its significance extends beyond relationship status. Studies in human psychology find that dating can also function as a form of personal growth, as individuals expand their understanding of themselves and others through shared experiences and emotional exchange.

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OpenStreetMap tag: activity:dating=yes
Members / parts: date
Followed by: courtship
Has goal: romantic relationship
sexual intercourse
Different from: dating
date
Social media followers: 4,341,532(May 24, 2023) subreddit: dating_advice
2,200,715(May 24, 2023) subreddit: dating
Hashtag: dating

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