process of getting to know a potential lover in a formal artificial setting. Culture defines serries of steps in which certain topics and activities are divided into series. Ex. Americans have divided the sex act into bases. These can change for the most part kissing is first base, intercourse fourth base.

A date is a meeting of two person where at least one have a “romantic interest” in the other. “Romantic interest” can either mean one have a romantic feeling towards another, the feeling can either be describe as love, crush, or simply wanting to find our if there is possibility for romantic relationship

somewhere between fuck buddy and boyfriend

A close friend that you are essentially dating but will freak out when the word "dating" is referred to.

This term applies even if the two people both have feelings for each other, and both know it.

One or more of them is uncomfortable about using the word "dating".

Instead all of the synonyms are used instead. terms like: seeing you, going out, getting together, enjoy your company, hang out with, go out to dinner, walk the dog, together.

The other person will NEVER admit to you that you two are in fact dating. Not even after months or years.

socially acceptable form of prostitution.

meeting

An activity between 2 mutually attracted people which very often ends in one or both leaving sexually frustrated

The modern day battlefield of romance where hearts are won and broken, the not-quite so version of chivalry and wooing, an interview for a lover; the lay down some time-and money and see if you get some candy routine; the progressed game of cat-and-mouse; the human courtship ritual; playing baseball for a home run.