“Dating” means youre going on dates. You are actively getting out there and meeting people and spending time with them. “Dating someone” means youre seeing somebody specific, with purpose and on a regular basis. Youre spending time with a person (or persons) in hopes of finding a committed relationship.

What is the beginning of a relationship?

The beginning phase of any relationship is full of both of you subconsciously (or even consciously) setting the patterns and boundaries that will define your union in the months or years to come. And once those patterns are set, its really difficult to change them out.