Courtship vs Flirtation

I need to ask the question…

Is Courtship and Flirtation the same thing?


I dont believe flirtation to be a lost art but that courtship is primarily, then I had to stop myself. Courtship conjures images of times past, the shy, virginial maid being charmed by her dashing suitor. Presumably a process which took time and careful planning. Is flirtation not merely the modern day version of this, obviously taking out the she = shy, he = admirer element? Evolution of gender expectations and the fact that everything moves at breakneck speed nowadays, could mean courtship can be re-classified….int o flirting. I had a quote on my website back in the early days which I still think is gorgeous and Id hate to see the concept disappear forever. I wonder how many modern woman, or men, still dream of being courted in the fullest sense of the word?

"A true courtship is like the winding of a delicate line upon which a rare fish precariously hangs." - Iris Murdoch


I wouldnt suggest that modern day flirting is entered into with anything resembling this notion but thats not to say it couldnt, could it? A condensed version at least? Perhaps the difference lies when you consider courtship to be the process, presumably with an intent greater than that of your average flirt. The dictionary meanings allude to a similar conclusion with flirting being deemed more “playful with sexual overtures". Any other perspectives? Im ultimately a hopeless romantic, though not extending to tacky, and probably grasping at straws…"Gee, that’s a nice set of legs, what time do they open?” “Oooh, he’s courting me!” Hmmmm

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