It seems like that watching reality TV today comes with a lot of negative connotation. It's like people seem to think that if you watch reality TV, you have to be an idiot.

I am an avid "Bachelor"/"Bachelorette" fan. I DVR all of the episodes just in case I might miss one. My mom and I started watching the show together, and ever since that first season, I've been hooked.

Now, often when people find out I watch this show, I get really rude remarks, such as, "I can't believe you watch that filth" or, "You know all of that stuff is fake, right?" These comments irritate me to no end, and if you want to hear me rant, all you have to do is say something along those lines to me. Let me start by telling you that I am a very educated, intelligent individual, and watching this "filth" does not make me stupid or ignorant. People who say things like this about a show that I watch religiously don't stop to think about the things that they are watching daily. Most times, the reason for comments like these comes from the fact that the show is not the most wholesome on television. I get that completely — but that doesn't mean that it is the worst either.

I like watching what I consider reality TV. Why? Because there's usually a happy ending, and in a world full of chaos, those are few and far between. Just because I watch the show doesn't mean I agree with every single thing they do — but I do enjoy watching other people get their happily ever after. I like watching people develop happiness in relationships with others. If you want to talk about "filth" or "trash," let's talk about the news that airs on TV daily. Let's talk about how usually the news stations only report what they want you to hear and how most of it is depressing anyway.

My point is if I want to spend the small amount of time that I get to watch television, watching "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" — or any other reality show for that matter — that's my right, and frankly, I don't need approval for what I watch. I'm not trying to be rude here; just don't assume the type of person I am simply because I would rather watch something uplifting instead of depressing. I'm not asking you to watch it or even agree with me, so don't expect me to agree with you on what you call "wholesome television." The reality is that "wholesome" television is a thing of the past, and I really don't want to sit around watching reruns of sitcoms from the '80s (if that's what you like watching, more power to you). I prefer what I prefer, and let's be real; we're all adults here — I can handle a few bleeped out words every now and then. I promise.