Dating, Courtship, and

Marriage
Objectives

1. explain the definition and importance of courtship and

dating in choosing a lifelong partner

2. analyze behaviors that promote healthy relationship in

marriage and family life

3. describe the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

 Activity

Explain your stand if you are in favor or not on the assigned

issue. Share and discuss your stand in your group.

Group A: Early Marriage

Group B: Live-in Partners

Group C: Fixed Marriage

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Dating
1. Have you been on a date?

2. What types of dates have you experienced?

3. Do you have rules when you date someone or with a

group?

4. Why do teens go out dating?

5. What do they get from dating?

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– new
Dating know
acquaintances

extend Dating assess

– friendshi – qualities
p
spend time
– socialize publicly
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Dating
1. Standard Date – involves two
people

2. Double Date – two couples go on a

date at the same time and same place

3. Group Date – where any number of

couples can enjoy a date
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Importance of Dating
1. Strengthen the relationship
2. Spend quality time with each other
3. Observe the character
4. Know one another better
5. Know one’s strengths and weaknesses
6. Reveal any potential problems the partners may have
7. Develop affection and respect for each other
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Risk Connected with Dating

1. Date rape
2. Use of illegal drugs
3. Early/unwanted pregnancy

4. Fall prey to thieves, robbers, kidnappers, or other types of

criminals
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“Pwede ba kitang ligawan”

Courtship permission

parents’ trust Courtship nurture

– date with a – positive feelings
chaperon
– It the period in a couple’s relationship which precedes their
engagement and marriage or establishment of an agreed
relationship of a more enduring kind.
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Courtship
– A couple gets to know each other and decides if there will
be an engagement.
– A test of compatibility between the two individuals.
– An opportunity to know the background of each other,
including the family where each one belongs..
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Courtship (Traditional)

1. Tapat

- Serenading “Harana”
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Courtship (Traditional)

2. Balagtasan

- The suitor begins singing romantic

song, and then the courted lady
responds by singing to.
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Courtship (Traditional)
3. Pangangad/
Paninilbihan (Leyte)

- The suitor accomplishes

household and farm chores for the
family of the woman (approximately
1 year before they get married).
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Courtship (Age of Technology)

- A suitor can court through the use of

cellphones, the internet, and social media.

- Be careful and responsible for

everything you post on social media.
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Importance of Courtship
1. It gives a person time to know better the character and
background of someone being considered as one’s future
lifetime partner.
2. It gives time to understand one another and determine if you
can get along with minimal conflicts.

3. It reveals one’s interest, likes and dislikes, limitations, and

aspirations in life.
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Importance of Courtship
4. It allows couples to decide whether they are ready to be
committed.
5. It allows the couples to determine and focus on what to expect
in marriage.
6. It develops security and establishes respect for each other.

7. It develops understanding and acceptance.

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Marriage

Marriage is the most enjoyable human

relationship.
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Marriage

Marriage is the most significant event that may

happen to one’s life.
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Marriage

It takes only two people, a man and a woman, to

unite and make a successful relationship as
married couple.
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Marriage

Marriage is a lifelong partnership as a man and a

woman.
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Marriage

Marriage is a bond between two people who

continue to grow and develop their best qualities
as human beings.
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

1. Good Character

a. God-fearing
b. Responsible and honest
c. Hardworking and industrious
d. Respectful and compassionate
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

2. Maturity

a. Handles relationship responsibly

b. Makes wise and well thought-out
decisions
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

3. Fidelity

a. Makes the relationship lasting

b. Considers relationship sacred
c. Sincere and true to promises
made to one’s partner
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

4. Commitment

a. Makes peaceful and lasting

relationship
b. Dedicated and fulfilling
responsibilities
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

5. Love

a. Strengthens the relationship with

the partner
b. Understands one’s partner
c. Endures ‘till death
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

6. Economic Readiness

a. Aims for a better future of the

family
b. Able to provide for the needs of
the family
c. Maintains stable job or business
that can support the family
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Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner

7. Physical Maturity

a. Has a healthy body

b. Accepts and proud of partner’s
physical features
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Ingredients of a Successful Marriage

1. Love 6. Cooperation
2. Understanding/Respect 7. Growth
3. Care 8. Involvement
4. Loyalty 9. Sharing and Giving
5. Shared Philosophy 10. Communication
“To love someone deeply gives you a strength. Being
loved by someone deeply gives you courage”.
- Lao Tzu
Thank you for
listening!!!
References:

Concha, Argie A. MAPEH 8: Music, Art, P.E. and Health. Phoenix Publishing House Inc. 2017

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