What is this thing called D...

Dating! Holy smokes, why do we put ourselves through this??
Ok ok, I get it, life is just one lesson after another, and Dating is just... well... this elaborate lesson.
 Most people think the purpose of dating is to weed out a good match, but its not. The real purpose is to be be weeded ourselves. What I mean, is that... we all have some growing up to do... we all have undesirable characteristics to overcome, and desirable characteristics to further develop. Dating TOTALLY does that. This is why I feel bad for people who get hitched so quick... sure, marriage will make you grow too, but dating is a totally different experience that shouldn't be passed by. This is the time for fantastic awkward moments: not knowing if guy J likes you back, or knowing all to well that guy T likes you too much. This is the time for precious moments, when guy H purposely touches your elbow for just one second and your heart pops.
Appreciate this time, appreciate all times. Every moment of your life is so unique. Yes, unique... that cliche word... but there is nothing like being a child, and there is nothing like being a mother. 
Dating is a series of challenges- to test your capacity for charity, your ability to self-reflect, and adapt. Once you've grown enough, and gotten rid of your own bad weeds...................................................... (pause... because this is definitely time-consuming)...................................................................................................... ...........................................
the Lord will place the right person in your path, the person He has been weeding for you.