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dating  

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  • Dating is the process by which people meet to spend time together with the intent of becoming better acquainted over time to decide if they wish to commit to a long-term relationship. Dating took place long before the Internet, with people meeting and expressing interest in each other in a variety of ways. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Networks; Dating]

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