This is an addiction that plagues college campuses and the houses of 40-year-old mothers. According to my data, one out of every two women are affected (and by default their unwilling significant others). The numbers are astronomical.

Here is the story of those affected:

1. It all started with "House Hunters."

Then it progressed.

2. You wonder if Hilary and David have hooked up yet.

3. You have a crush on both Property Brothers.

4. And your ovaries explode anytime Jonathan builds a nursery.

5. Nicole and Joanna have become your hair goals.

6. And also your relationship goals.

7. You've considered making a future flipping houses, because demo looks so badass.

8. You know Christina wears the pants in the relationship.

9. You understand that under no circumstance was any house ever built to code.

When people buy an 100-year-old house and expect no problems.

10. And nothing ever good comes from buying sight-unseen.

11. You get angry at a couple's ridiculous renovation expectations for their minimal budget.

Oh you sweet naive fool. Hopefully your fragile relationship survives this renovation.

12. You actually scream at your TV when someone mentions carpet or paint color as a reason for not liking the house.

13. Finally, you know you can turn on your TV and HGTV will always be on, and you're confused when it's not.

You check to make sure no stranger broke into your house and started watching A&E.