Although one can look back on the "History of Dating" and conclude that Traditions and Customs have changed with the times, there still remains some common "dating" consistencies that have lasted throughout the ages.

Dating can be defined as any social activity performed as a pair or even a group with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or even as a lifetime partner.

In many cultural traditions, dates are arranged by a third party, who may be a family member, an acquaintance, or a dedicated matchmaker. Recently matchmaking services have become popular. Although dating rules in Western popular culture have become more relaxed during the 20th century, there is considerable variation between individuals' values. For example, when the activity costs money, it has traditionally been the man's role to pay; in recent times the practice of "going Dutch" (splitting the expenses) has emerged. Traditional dating activities include sharing entertainment or a meal. In general, a person may date many different partners during the same time period in order to have the best chance of finding their most suitable available mate.

1. Regular date.

2. "Double date" is when two couples meet for an activity.

3.Group date: an activity shared by two or more couples.

4.The "dreaded" Blind date: a date where the participants have not met or seen each other personally before. Traditionally blind dates have been ridiculed in popular culture because of the "shot in the dark" aspects of finding a suitable long-term relationship with someone who is a complete stranger.

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