Dating: Whats the point?

I believe that dating is not just “practice for divorce.” By experiencing the dating scene, I believe we can find more about ourselves and can find out what we would like in a husband/wife. But in the article it mentions a lot of casual hook ups, and I believe there is a difference between that and an actual dating relationship. When people are hooking up I believe that it will not last long and they are not truly interested in each other. However, when I think of a dating relationship I think there is a commitment towards each other and both demonstrate that they are interested in one another. The hook up culture relates to the college scene now because when I think of college students, I think of people that are not looking for a serious relationship and want meaningless flings. These hook ups most likely will not lead to anything.