Dating is a natural way to formulate just who and what you are. It's full of fun, regret, laughter and tears at the same time. Obviously, it's a personal test. Both parties have to be openly honest, and willing to defend your morals should the occasion come up. If a date begins to feel boring, dull, mundane, and your likes and dislikes keep you on edge..take it as a GODLY intervention and ease off, remaining cool friends, etc. but do not chase after them. Do not start dating with the idea that you should instantly begin a physical relationship, or move in, or hang with just them and nobody else. It never ends up in your favor if you surrender to the other's whims. Make sure that it is YOU that is treated mannerly with no hidden agenda from the other date. Allow time to help you two decide if it's worth it. Sometimes, you instantly know immediately if that date will be your last one with that girl/boy. As for me, I knew instantly that my certain date was THE ONE, because..way back at age 14, I was encouraged to pray that GOD would lead me to the girl that HE had prepared just for ME. I met her when I was 17...we dated for 4 years until she realized that I was the ONE for her! We are about to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary.