1Part I: Theoretical Foundations of Modern Courtship
12The Post-COVID Reset: Intentionality and the "Slow Dating" Movement
2The Sociology of Love: From Limerence to Lasting Bonds
13The Ghost in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence in Matchmaking and Romance
3The Psychological Drivers of Mate Selection
14Part IV: Re-Theorizing Commitment: New Models for 21st Century Relationships
4The Anthropology of Courtship: Ritual, Symbol, and Social Fusion
15The Spectrum of Commitment: From "Situationships" to Relationship Anarchy
5Part II: Practical Applications: A Global Tour of Dating Norms
16The Socioeconomic Contract: A New Model of Modern Assortative Mating
6The Individualistic Quest: Autonomy and Ambiguity in the West
17The Cultural Compatibility Index: A Practical Framework for Intercultural Dating
7The Collectivist Path: Clarity and Commitment in East Asia
18Part V: The Uncharted Territory: Research Gaps and Future Directions
8The Influence of Family, Faith, and Honor
19Gaps in the Global Map of Love
9The Dance of Passion and Tradition
20The Future of Courtship: A Research Agenda
10Part III: The New Frontiers: Knowledge Generation in a Digital & Post-Pandemic World
21Conclusion
11The Platformization of Intimacy: Dating in the Age of the Algorithm
22About Author