There are benefits to dating!
Ok, do the benefits seem obvious? If not, continue reading and see if any of the listed benefits seem appealing to you!
1. It's a fun activity.
2. Companionship.
3. Builds social skills.
4. Possibility of new friendships.
5. Keeps the balance between "all work" and "no play".
6. Sharing of yourself with another person.
7. A few free dinners here and there...
8. If your're a man, the opportunity to improve your "A" game.
9. You decrease the odds of you staying single.
10. One step closer to marriage.
These are just a few of the benefits related to dating, there are probably hundreds more that can be shared by many people.
In a nutshell, the act of dating is a very normal human activity. An activity that is kin to courtship and mating.