Do the Amish Date?

Divorce is entirely out of the question when you’re Amish. This is why courtship is taken rather seriously by this religious sect. Dating is left mainly to the parents’ and youth’s discretion and isn’t entirely controlled by the church. A few generations ago, the Amish would marry second cousins, but now they get out a lot more.

This means that there are opportunities for them to meet more people who are outside their social circles. However, they still have to be part of the Amish community.