The "19 Kids and Counting" kid Joseph Duggar has started the first step towards marriage. He and Kendra Caldwell are courting. This he has announced to People in an exclusive interview.

The young Duggar gentleman said that he and long-time friend Kendra Caldwell's courting is approved by their respective families. The two families are friends as the Caldwells attend the Duggar church. The 18-year-old shared her excitement and said that she is looking forward to spending time with Joseph. She added that their courtship is a wonderful moment as reported by The Hollywood Gossip.

People started to notice that the duo seems to be getting too close when together they helped make the V-shaped assembly of roses for Jinger's wedding altar. Joseph Duggar is the sixth Duggar to enter into a relationship. Josh Duggar is married to Anna Duggar, "Counting On" star Jill Duggar married Derick Dillard, Jessa Duggar married Ben Seewald, and recently Jinger Duggar was married to Jeremy Vuolo.

Josiah Duggar, 20, courted Marjorie Jackson but their relationship failed. Joy-Anna Duggar is already engaged to Austin Forsyth who has been her friend since childhood. Their engagement was just announced. There are lots of exciting happenings in "Counting On" which will be shown next season.

Either Jedidiah or Jeremiah Duggar is being paired with Kendra Caldwell's sister, Lauren. But it remains to be seen who will eventually court Lauren Caldwell. The family was known for having strict courtship rules where everyone is required to be pure and chaste and receive the first kiss after the wedding.

Joseph Duggar knows fully well the family rules in courtship. He also gave Kendra a promise ring just like his sisters. It is a symbol that they have to wait till they are married to have intimacy. "19 Kids and Counting's" Duggar family courtships mean having lots of chaperones on dates.