How to not be desperate for a gf?

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they're going for the money or fame

Well, these too, are qualities on their own, but moreover, they are results of other qualities.
For example, a good education, successful job, a handsome face and a nice body, or simply inheritance.
People understand that money and fame come from the clever use of personal qualities. This is why they are attracted to people who have money and fame.

so yes, there may be quality in celebs but that's yet unknown to the people who pursue them.

It certainly is known to them.
But it is also known that celebrities do not look for people that have inferior qualities. They generally look for people with similar social standing.
The people who are not celebrities understand these, and look for people who are not "celebrities". Like for example, an engineer who earns well is certainly no nationwide celebrity. But he/she is a person who has good qualities.

Another take is that many people also look for people with (perceived)negative qualities, even if they might not realize it.
They could, for example, speak of a guy or girl that is "nice and understanding", but go for a person that is not nice and egoistic.
However, there is also this. They do actually look for a person that is nice and understanding, but most nice and understanding people are not their type.
So they go for the others, but expect them to change according to their needs, hoping for them to become "nice and understanding" after all their efforts.

you are welcomed to look for a certain profession to complement your life. i don't look for a business relationship, i look for passion.

Well, why not look for both? I look for many qualities in a woman.
Of course, there are priorities. For example, it would be great if my wife were of the same or related profession as me.
But I would not have any problems with marrying a girl who would want to be a housewife. Or an economist.
But I could never marry a girl who has too different political views than mine. It just would not work. Maybe as a girlfriend, but not any further than that.
Or I would like to marry a girl of my tribe. Tatar. But I would not have any reservations in marrying a Turkmen, or a Bashkir.
But I would not marry a girl that is not a Turk by association of blood.
These are fundamental qualities, and certain details associated with it.

it doesn't matter to me if she weaves baskets, if she's one of the best at it, then let's talk about it.

Of course, but some rather look for a working wife as to better compliment household economy.

there's something in someone's eyes when they love what they do, that draws me in

Well, of course. Personal qualities.

however, if that's what you're into, then great for you.

Not what I'm "into" but it's a matter of preference. I would, of course look for a girl that has a related profession to mine. But if that is not available, I can overlook the job factor easily.