Has it ever occured to you that marriage without a dating phase is more likely to swindle away? I mean, it's rampant to see a man who is ready to settle down, asking for a lady's hand in marriage without even wanting to establish a stable friendship with her first especially from this part of the world, Nigeria.
The importance of a dating phrase is as important as the marriage itself. For it is common to hear a fellow say, 'Marry your friend'. Great friendships are great foundations to stand on before planning to get married. It helps you know your significant other's likes, dislikes, fears, achievements and even the love language(s). All these contributes to a lasting marriage as trivial as it might sound. It's a good thing to find a soulmate, and it's another thing to keep the soulmate. I hope this inspires you to not only seek to establish a great friendship but seek to make it last as you are now aware of what the person's persona is.
I agree with you...Great friendship is very important as it can produce a great marriage...