Answer: courting

AnswerCrossword Clue
COURTINGEmulating John Alden.
COURTINGSuing.
courtingCOURT, to woo (to count (to number (to count)))
courtingPay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor
courtingRisk incurring (misfortune) because of the way one behaves
courtingGo to great lengths to win (favorable attention)
courtingBe involved with romantically, typically with the intention of marrying
courting(of a male bird or other animal) Try to attract (a mate)