Those who have been following Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar since the beginning of their reality TV stardom know that courtships are a pretty big deal. For the Counting On family, courting is dating with a purpose — meaning theres always the goal of marriage in mind.

What is courtship according to the mother of Jessa Duggar?

But what is courting? According to Jim Bob, 48, its not the same as dating. Courting is getting to know each other in a group setting, he said. With dating, a couple will often pair off alone, and that sometimes leads to a more physical relationship.