The New Smith

An investment in a couple of hours of Animal Planet watching revealed to me a phenomenon that I had never paid attention to: all animals have courtship. No, really, ALL. Even bugs and rodents need to impress and go through persuasion in order to be accepted by their chosen females. How amazing is that? The question that comes to mind is what is the practical purpose of it, why did nature instill this behavior in the genetic code? As science has already revealed, it has to do with the self-selection of the best individuals for reproduction. Males will go for the best females, while these will be persuaded to give in sexually only by the fittest males. This answers my other question: why are humans slowly giving up on the courtship.
In the past, courtship was important. As a man, you had to prove bravery, good looks, ability to earn a good living and be generally likable in the community. As a woman, you had to appear fertile, have a good reputation (this was insurance for the future husband that he would be the father of the children), display nurturing skills, possess beauty and, if possible, come from a "good family". This was fairly equivalent to nature's pursuit of selective reproduction.
All that is blurred out nowadays. There is no longer a clear idea about what makes an individual superior or worthy. Money is not a criteria, most people can easily afford a living. Moral values are a cute notion, but almost extinct, in reality. Good looks are everywhere and now more affordable than ever, with clothing, make-up and cosmetic alterations within a short reach. Family history is also considered an antiquated concept and it only comes up in old-money type of alliances. 
Amidst all this chaos of guidelines, a new religion is slowly creeping: the pursuit of "how the person makes me feel". 
This is really important because it sheds light on all the mysterious break-ups that leave one partner baffled and humbled by the unanswered "why". 
The new prototype that emerges in the new era is the funny, easy-going, tolerant, enthusiatic, positive, childlike person. They would have a profession that they are passionate about, but they would not obsess over it or dedicate it countless hours. They are open to new experiences, show spontaneity and creativity in the way they spend their free time. They are honest and willing to communicate. They express their emotions and respond appropriately to the emotional experiences of others. They never criticize and offer advice or opinion only when asked for. They have their own activities and allow others their own space, as well. They support, encourage, offer a shoulder to cry or an arm to help. They are not possessive and display only a complimentary jealousy. On the challenging side, they are independent enough to draw attention and choosy enough to make them desirable. They also need to feel "right" around a partner, so they would not prolongue a relationship with no future.  
This new star, the "natural" personality, might be the key to the revival of courtship. Very pleasant men going after very pleasant women and, in the process, hoping for very nice future offspring. Maybe they would not be most suitable individuals to survive in a bare-skin, post-disaster environment, but they would be most suitable for this configuration of the society.