Are you in love?

Too short, too dark, too dressy. Is that all that you can see in people? Take this quiz to find out if you have unrealistic expectations that are keeping your love life unfulfilled

1 What's your idea of love?
A The liberty of being who you are in each other's company. No pretence. No dishonesty.
B Someone who would stand by you through thick and thin. Your sounding board and support system.
C Never having to say you are sorry.

2 How many partners have you had till date?
A I am still with my high-school sweetheart.
B Around three. Partners? Here today, gone tomorrow.
C Never found anyone worth committing my whole life to!

3 What do you expect from your first date?
A Coffee, conversation and shop talk.
B My date should have taken an effort to dress well, be there on time. And of course, some mild flirting with a hint of the next date.
C Coffee at a five-star, followed by dinner at a Colaba fine-dine, plus a nice gift would do no harm. It will help me decide if there'll be a next date.

4 After your first date, how often should the other person call (if he/she wants to take things forward)?
A No restrictions. My telephone is always in 'talk' mode.
B Once a day, or maybe once in two days. But too often would show signs of desperation.
C At least thrice day. How would I know if he/she is really interested?

5 How important are looks for you?
A I look at the behaviour, ambition and personality first. Beauty is skin deep, remember?
B Somewhat important. He/she should definitely be presentable but a good personality scores.
C Sharp features, athletic body, sporty and trendily-dressed.That's my man/girl.

6 What do you think is a valid reason for a breakup?
A Having an abusive partner.
B If he/she is a compulsive liar.
C If he /she forgets our six-month anniversary.

7 How important is your friends' opinion on who you date?
A Not important at all. The person is dating me, not my friends.
B I feel it's worth listening to them, at least once. They know me well after all.
C Very important! How can I date someone who I would be embarrassed to be seen with?

SCORING
MAXIMUM A Are you even interested?

You are not demanding, not at all. So much so that sometimes, it comes across as if you don't really care who you end up with! Don't forget, being someone who needs to be won over will only make you more interesting. C'mon. How good is a woman who doesn't need to be wooed and how sad is that man who doesn't have the woman going that extra mile for him? So peep in, get in touch with your likes and dislikes, and ask!
MAXIMUM B Bulls Eye

Atta boy! You are clear about what you want, but are accommodating enough to let the other person into the frame.You have what it takes to keep the see-saw moving, with the expectations list only providing the prerequisite quality control.Wise enough to pick and choose, you aren't shut to the idea of dating someone who doesn't fit the bill to the T.

MAXIMUM C Sorry. Brad Pitt is married. And so is Angelina

So you are looking for 'love'. But your sense of reality is as far-fetched as the reality shows on television. Before you start demanding, why not conduct a self-check and see if you have all what you are looking for at the first place? Remember what mom said? Nobody is perfect. So grow up.