I think that it is perfectly fine to date in order to find your soulmate, but it is important to save yourself for marriage. When I say date, I don't mean in the white sense, going out with everyone and anyone who is willing just to have sex or what not. I see sikhs now days dating and "hooking up" so casually. Granted, these people that I see doing this are not religious at all.
Before I went to college, my parents sat me down and told me that I can look for a proper Sikhni at college. I appreciate them for saying that. It is just too bad that I cannot find any Sikhnis over here in Northern California. I just think that it would be great to have someone to share your feelings and emotions with. The emotional and spirtual relationship are far more deeper than the physical relationship. It is just hard to find a 20 year old female who has the same views of religion, life, and culture.
Sukh