It's the same but sadly, people are just less considerate these days. Like the 3 women who made dates and broke them on me in the last 2 weeks, with no intervening communication.
One woman made two dates and canceled them both. When I suggested she take the word "kind" out of her profile her response was, "they were just meet and greets not dinner." Because apparently you go to hell if you cancel a dinner date haha.

I thinking by dating/courting I meant the idea that you have one (maybe two?) people you're really into and they/you make plans with intent. Like someone said, simple, but thoughtful. I feel like we're so careless with our interactions with each other, especially in a "swiping" dating world. I'm trying to be more mindful in my actions, and was wondering if I was alone in the endeavor!

It seems to be over for me. I haven't had but two dates in the last 8 years. I wonder where all the eligible women are...

I think that modern society has added a lot of baggage and outside pressure to the dating process it can still be done the old fashion way if two people cut through the noise and focus on each other

Courting may be dead.. Dating certainly isnt. The internet has changed everything.

If you mingle with romantics ...no.

In my experience, dating & courting still exist. When people see I'm poly, some may think thats anotger way to say "swinger" (it isn't) or that 1 nighters or FWBs is desirable (they aren't) or its a "fancy way to say slut" as someone on this site stated (it isn't). That gets shut down with a quickness. I do not expect someone to spend gobs of money...in fact, thats a bit of a turn off. Courtesy & respect go a long way with me, as does intelligence, wit & humor (I'm also a sapiosexual). When someone takes interest to find out what I like & then creates a plan, it makes me feel the proverbial princess. Example: my boyfriend planned a simple picnic for us at a local historical site that was having a free opera event called "arias in the park" that evening. The "big expense" we splurged on coffee afterwards. Talk about bwing wooed & courted!

No. Get someone to put their iPhone down and ask.

Maybe it depends on one’s age. I’m 58 and dating and hope I’ll be courting in the near future.

I have heard of this elusive phenomenon known as courting. Never have I witnessed it with my own eyes. I have managed to get as close as first hand accounts from friends or coworkers.

It's up to the woman. Most cis hetero men see a "date" as something to tolerate until he can seduce the woman..usually chosen from the hottest, youngest woman's photo he could find. Most want to have sex with most women.

Most normal, cis, hetero women are only sexually attracted to a few men in their lifetimes..and they only choose men who are likely to be faithful to only them, adore them, would do anything for them, and who will be there for them, for life.

To prevent a date turning into a meaningless hook up that only satisfies the lust of the man, women should follow the advice of the book, The Rules..a book to help women who lack typical cis hetero woman instincts.

Never have sex with a man until you are exclusive. Only accept a date for three days in advance. Otherwise, you'd love to, but you already have "plans."

Meet for a first date in a public place, drive your own car to the date, end the date first, never pour our your heart to a man, talk about love, your problems, or your exes.

Keep your secrets to yourself unless you want them shared with others or even on the internet. The man who invited you is the one who pays. If not, never contact him again.

If he doesn't make special advance plans for your birthday, or for holidays, then he isn't serious about you. If he gives you a "practical" gift, he doesn't see you in a romantic light. If he is ogling other women when with you, he's just playing the field. Move on.

If he's in any way critical or disrespectful of you, or if he is prioritizing someone else over you-his mom, his ex, etc., just say that "This isn't working out," and cut off all contact with him.
Delete/block, move on. Next!

Whenever I followed these rules I had to beat men off with a stick..I'd get 5-6 proposals a year. I didn't actually want to marry any of them, though. I'm demisexual, and was just dating to please my family.

I am unsure of what courting consisted of. I still partake in the dinner and conversation/drop her off at home with a hug maybe a kiss and wish goodnight for as long as it takes. What is your perception of courting? I have to admit. I like “the wait” a little. In my view it builds the intensity of first touch. First intimacy.

It certainly seems to be rare these days.....and that's sad.

I'm old skool. ♥

Everything changes to some degree but there are still some who enjoy the old ways!