But then again, a lot of people still admit that nothing beats relationships that went through the classic courtship pattern. Happy and contented wives and girlfriends tell that their relationships are deeper and stronger because their partners have worked hard to get them to say "yes". Let us look back and reminisce about how things used to be before and perchance learn that the old classic way is still best.

Courtships traditionally are long rituals lasting for months and even years. The reason for this is to give the couple to know the person very well and enable them to establish ties that would prepare them for the next step of their relationship which is generally marriage. This is very contrary to the trend nowadays where a woman may have easily hooked up with a guy that she had just met at the bar. And even for some who personally admit to being conservative and old-fashioned, the period of courtship which lasts for a month or so is already a sufficiently long time.

Sound advice tells us that no matter how passionate and in love you are with your partner, you should be able to spend enough time with him to get to know him better - find out his basic strengths and weaknesses at the very least. As the saying goes, it pays to be slow and sure in our undertakings and this perfectly apply to relationships. By getting to know the person before making the commitment plunge, you will have a lesser possibility of regrets.

Never make the first move and play hard to get. A lot of liberated females may roll their eyes with these phrases but give it a chance. Out dated and old-fashioned, yes but these wisdom quotes nevertheless work. Throughout the ages and until today, it has been proven that men always love a good chase. There is that thrill and excitement of going for a specific goal and working hard to get it, what more if it is the girl of your dreams that stands as the prize. You not only get your man's love and respect but your man will likely cherish and value your relationship more because he has worked so hard to get you to be his.

Most likely our most treasured possessions are the ones we labored and strived so much for. With this technique, you also get to know if your suitor is really into you or not; on how much he is willing to do to prove his love and feelings for you. Shallow and skin-deep sentiments often go numb early on and wither during the process while the mighty and valiant prevail. Wouldn't it be great to know that your man is really your real life prince charming hot on your pursuit?