What Chilli Wants

No, the answer isn't a TLC-themed week on "American Idol."

Sunday marked the debut of Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas' dating show on VH1. Thomas, of course, is one-third of the original TLC. She's also a Columbus native.

I didn't catch the whole episode, but the overriding post-show impression seems to be that 39-year-old Chilli is waaay too picky.

It's an understandable assessment. Chilli's requirements are a little more complex than "no scrubs."

Must not drink. Must not smoke. Must not eat pork.

In interviews, Chilli justifies her high standards by noting that she's gotten pickier -- and more sure of what she wants -- with age.

Which is strange, because I've also heard people say their list of requirements for a mate dwindles as they get older.

Not because of desperation -- though that sometimes plays a role -- but because they've become less inclined to focus on little deal-breakers. Like a willingness to eat pork.

Weigh in: Has your list of dating requirements increased or decreased with age?

(Click here to watch the first episode of "What Chilli Wants.)