Why is dating haram in Islam?

I'm scared of asking this question because I feel like I'll be attacked. Mainly because I get attacked for any question I have that is said to be against Islam, which I don't think is, but guess it is. I'm muslim btw so I'm just here because I'm curious and it's useful info for me in the future.

Why is dating haram in islam? and why? I already know people are gonna say its because of doing things alone before marriage, kissing, etc. But I mean just dating as in getting to know eachother before marriage without any sexual intercourse involved. Yeah, you'd love each other but not in a way where you will do stuff that is only supposed to be done once married. My parents knew eachother for a week before marrying, and met in college. I think thats actually wrong, because having kids with someone you barely even know just seems..wrong? Not only that but I think it would lead to divorce, several fights (which is what happens to my parents), and just other stuff. I don't wanna marry someone I haven't had any sort of experience with.

So let me rephrase my question: Is dating haram in Islam if there is no sexual intercourse, or kissing involved?