<p>It may be , but what if you only go out once or twice, is that a couple? I'm not picking at you. Nor do I think you are picking at me. In fact I think this is interesting. ;) It may be that we use words differently. "I've been going out with Betty for a while" suggests a relationship. "I'm going out with Betty Saturday night" suggests a date. To me.</p>
<p>garland, if I can ask- what does "date" or "dating" mean to you?</p>