Getting serious about a person that can lead to marriage – and hence, the need to spend entire lives together – is a major step. Being merely acquainted before taking that step isn’t enough: as long as you are not okay with the idea of an arranged marriage. However, if you wish to marry a man or a woman of your choice, make sure that you know why you are serious about him or her first. Going out on dates is, therefore, the right and mature thing to do.