Preparing for Marriage 

The Family a Proclamation to the World, Fathers are admonished to Preside, Provide and Protect in their families. We learned a great parallel to this, that should be happening in dating.  Elder Dallin H.Oaks spoke on Dating he said, it should be Planned, Paid For, and Pared off (As in the guy is actually asking the girl and not just hanging out in a group.) What wise council. He's speaking to Young Adults not 16 year old. Marriage eligible should be dating not just "hanging out!" 

So Here are some guidelines for appropriateness: 

John Van Epp gives a relationship attachment model that explains how going about getting to know somebody is really quiet backwards then many today have it.

He puts these gauges together for appropriately getting to know each other knowing comes why before touching. Do we see why so many relationships don't last? Many see that touching becomes the minute you meet. Getting to know then trust, then relying on then committing then touch with clear boundaries.