Dating...

I guess I'm in a similar situation to the one you are in right now. Being picky when choosing your partner isn't really anything to be ashamed of, just be carefull of not being TOO picky. I mean, I wouldn't turn someone down just because she couldn't spell properly as long as it doesn't reflect itself upon her personality. Personally, I can't stand dumb chicks. It doesn't matter how attractive they are, if they are dumb as hell then the deal is off. I mean, it's not that I have to have someone who's at my own level of intelligence, but it sure helps if she's not a hick. Such a turn-off! XD

Everyone has standards, whether it be looks or something else. It's all a matter of personal reference and in the end you just have to look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself "am I really that much better myself? Is <insert quality> really what's important? Why?".

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Well, if you can't find anyone it's either wait or adapt. Dating is easy, but finding the right one is hard. It gets harder if the one you want is already taken, as is usually the case with me (not that I let that stop me , as long as she's not a friend's gf I'm all in for the steal. All is fair in love and war.).

Addition:
I just want to make it clear that I agree that Duo should just wait. I personally wouldn't date anyone that doesn't match my preferences at least to some degree. I just try not to be overly picky about it. Just try to analyze your preferences and see if they are really THAT necessary. Having standards is a good thing, but if your standards are too high then there might be no one who can live up to them. If you'd rather be alone because you can't find that girl who's a millionare, has blonde hair, a great body and has won the Nobel prize twice, then I'd have to say that you're being more than a bit too picky.

There's nowhere I can't reach.