Peacocking is just changing any set of habits to impress over your baseline

That is not the commonly understood definition of peacocking......

"Peacocking is a social behavior where someone dresses or acts in a flashy, exaggerated way to grab attention and stand out from a crowd"

you're too fuckin shallow if you think a date directly ties to sex, but hey, lots of people are.

Wut? I wouldn't exactly go on a date to acquire a platonic friendship..... Typically dates are tied to a romantic relationship, most romantic relationships include sexual intercourse.

It's hilarious that you think being considerate to your partner makes you shallow. I feel bad for any of your current or future significant others.