How much is "too much"?

I attended the first birthday party of a friend's son yesterday.

I've been friends with her for about 8 years already, and we were both single and unattached then. Now her son is already 1 year old. Wow, that makes me feel soooo old

As expected, I was asked by common friends when's my turn. Or, more importantly, when am I gonna be in a serious relationship again.

To be honest, I cannot answer that question. But then again - who can? Nobody knows when it will happen, right? Unless you're willing to compromise, to settle for less than what you really want, to sacrifice your dream because you're running out of time.

Unfortunately, I don't think I would be able to do that. I am too idealistic (blame my pisces nature, I guess). I am looking for the "real thing", the love that will survive the odds, the kind of love that will last a lifetime. I just know with all my heart that I will not be happy with anything less than that. And if being with someone will not make you happy, why should you stay with that person, right?

In my defense, at least there have been improvements. Whereas before, I had no idea what I wanted, now I can describe the kind of partner I am looking for :

1. Someone who will not be insecure about my career, but will not take advantage of me either;

2. Someone who not only tolerates my quirks and weird habits, but actually finds them "cute" or "funny";

3. Someone who understands my passions in life, who doesn't think they are trivial pursuits nor a waste of time, Someone who encourages me to go for my dreams and believes I will reach them;

4. Someone who inspires me, brings out the best in me, and makes me want to be a better person

5. Someone whose needs I will be able to meet, whose dreams I can fulfill, and who will also find his happiness in me.

Are those too much to ask for?