Let's be honest, a lot of us watch "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette." Yes, we all poke fun at the process and how unrealistic it is, but there's a reason we come back season after season and watch every Monday night – wine glass in hand. Although it seems easy to fall in love when you're going on extravagant dates all over the world, there are some lessons we can take away from this fast-paced process of "falling in love."

1. Conversations matter.

Having meaningful conversations on "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" is crucial for staying in the game and not going home with a broken heart. You only get a few minutes with the person you're "dating" on the show, so every minute matters. Although this is a unique situation, this also applies to real-life relationships. Even if you spend virtually every minute with someone, the minutes can pass by with no development if you're not having important conversations.

The little things are important: talking about your favorite hobbies, passions and your family-life when pursuing someone you could potentially spend your life with. Make every second count and have those conversations -- even if they're difficult things to talk about.

2. Jealousy happens.

Even when you're not competing with 20 other men and women, jealousy is bound to happen when you truly care about someone. Even if you don't consider yourself a "jealous person," these feelings of doubt and uncertainty are natural. The most important thing to note when dating someone is how to effectively deal with these emotions.

As we see on the show, how you handle jealousy can work for or against you. It's important, to be honest with your partner about how you're feeling and not let it become a nasty emotion. Most of the time, there's nothing to worry about and the feeling is unavoidable, so it's best to handle it maturely and not make it a hindrance to your relationship.

3. It's good to have things in common –- and to not.

Having things in common with your partner is great -- you can experience things you both love together and connect in a special way. However, having differences is also important, because it's one way to help each other grow. When you both bring something else to the table, you can experience new things that you may not have otherwise, and you can also find new passions of yours that were waiting to be discovered.

4. Marriage shouldn't be taken lightly.

This may seem like a contradictory statement when you think of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette since they get engaged (usually) after only a few short months. However, one common theme of this show is that marriage is serious, even if it seems like you may be jumping into it. You should never settle just because other people your age are getting married or engaged. Everyone has their time when the moment is right to take it to that next level, so go at your own pace.

5. Not everyone is the right person.

No matter how long you've been with someone, and even if you feel wonderful when you're with them, not everyone you date is your soul mate. People are sent home every week on the show because there may not be a connection; on the contrary, there have been several occasions where contestants chose to take themselves out of the show because of the lack of chemistry.

Even while traveling all over the world and going on lavish dates, that person may not be the one for you. If you are having doubts, it's probably for a reason, and sometimes it's better to end it sooner rather than later.

6. Looks aren't everything.

To be honest, for the first couple of episodes, or at least the first night, on "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette," people seem to be chosen to stick around because of first impression -- which is often based off looks.

However, as the season unfolds, it becomes less about physical chemistry and more about emotional bonds. This correlates heavily with dating in real life. It's easy to fall in love at "first sight," but it's crucial to build an emotional connection as well for a relationship to last long-term.

7. Don't get too drunk.

To end on a silly note, a lesson we all learn from this show is to not let the alcohol get the best of you. We've seen it time and time again with both men and women on the show, especially during the first night when the nerves lead people to hit the bottle. So remember, keep the drinks to a minimum on the first date or two. You'll have plenty of time to get wine drunk with your partner when you're married and watching Netflix marathons at home while the kids are asleep.

If you're part of the "Bachelor Nation" like me, keep in mind that although this process truly seems like a fairytale, there are real life lessons to be learned from watching the show: make the most of your time with someone, know how to deal with an array of emotions, praise your commonalities and differences, make sure you're with the right person, focus on more than the exterior and always keep your composure. Also, know how to let loose. Cheers!