Yes, I watch The Bachelor, and no, I am not ashamed. I've been a loyal fan for many seasons, and I'm utterly obsessed with the show. Although it's harder now that I'm in college, I do find ways to watch a two-hour episode each week even when I should be studying for a midterm or doing homework. I cannot tell you how many hours I've spent researching Ben, the current bachelor, and theories about who is going to make it to the final episode and what not. I've lurked many of the contestants and kept up with what previous couples from the show are up to. This show may not be fully based on Ben's decisions, is somewhat scripted, and can be super corny, but hey, I really can't help it when I say I'm obsessed.

This is gonna sound very, very, very sexist. But, I watch for the guy sometimes. I'm not gonna lie to you about that. I mean COME ON. Ben Higgins is pretty darn handsome, and everything I would want in a man: vulnerable, respectful, family-oriented, not afraid to open up about his feelings...the list just goes on and on. And LOOK AT HIM! He's gorgeous.

I could marry that man if he just looked at me and handed me a rose, so I do understand why the women swoon over him so much.

The Bachelor, to me, is extremely entertaining. From the lavish dates, to the random celebrity guest appearances, to the shots of Ben standing on a rock contemplating life with a voiceover, each episode keeps me wanting more. The intense drama between the women is also very interesting to watch. Although I believe some stuff is thrown way out of proportion, I keep watching because I want to see if things get better...or worse. There's also those characters you just love to hate. For example, Olivia from this season. She just causes drama, rubs the women in the wrong places, and has a weird habit of stealing Ben when she didn't need to. I rolled my eyes whenever she was on screen, but I know production kept her for so long because it was good for ratings. Hey, it kept me watching, so they did their job.

All in all, The Bachelor, is a pretty terrible show, but I'm a loyal fan. I've developed some great friendships from this show and love talking about it with my mom. So, ABC, you've got an awful show, but it's created amazing bonds and friendships. I'm still going to watch for the seasons to come.