The answer
If you are at a mature age, spiritually grounded, financially secure, and eligible for marriage, the dating stage of becoming better acquainted with someone of interest for the genuine possibility of marriage is acceptable. Dating for the sake of dating is wrong. Dating without serious consideration of marriage is wrong. Holding hands is a sign of affection, but a date is merely someone who you are getting to know. Thus, holding hands is unacceptable, until you are engaged or with whom you have at least proposed. Kissing is unacceptable because it is a precursor for a more intimate relationship and further advances more sexual activity. The Holy Book of Proverbs is the perfect guide for righteous relationships.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)