If I had to assign one phrase to reality TV, it would be “so bad, it’s good.” I think this is fairly accurate based on its absurd drama and lack of plot lines.

So before I dive into this glorification of my favorite television genre, let me get one thing straight: I do NOT like all reality television. See, my guilty pleasure of reality TV strictly includes female-targeted shows such as "The Real Housewives," "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," and "The Bachelor."

Yup, I can be pretty basic.

But back to my love of "basic" reality television shows. The main reason that I love these drama-packed episodes is because it makes me feel as though I have my life together a heck of a lot better than the characters on these shows.

For instance, let’s look back at when millionaire Kim Kardashian lost a diamond earring in the ocean while on a lavish family vacation, circa Kris Humphries' engagement. Kim fell into absolute hysterics when she realized her earring was gone.

I can totally see this reaction if it came from a middle-class working woman who considers a pair of diamond earrings a highly prized possession, reserved for only the most glamorous of events such as weddings and galas. But absolutely not from Kim Kardashian, who has a net worth of $85 MILLION! Come on, Kim, look around you.... You’re on the beautiful island of Bora Bora surrounded by family; I’d say life is pretty darn good.

Do you see my point? I felt a lot prouder of the life I live and the positive outlook I have about it after watching that episode.

Another reason I love reality TV is due to the minuscule amount of thinking I have to do as I watch. After a long day of work or class, I can come home, plop myself on the couch, flip on the TV, and half-watch a "Real Housewives" episode while catching up on social media.

No need to suction all of your attention onto what is happening on the show, because there isn’t really an organized plot line. Chances are you’ll tune in right in the middle of a full-blown catfight, which typically occurs every 10 minutes. Especially on "The Real Housewives of New York." With "House of Cards," on the other hand, if you look down to open a Snapchat for five seconds you might as well rewind the whole episode.

Finally, I love reality TV because it brings people together. For the past three summers, I have reserved Monday nights for watching "The Bachelorette" with my high school friends. Someone should seriously film us watching the show or at least record our commentary, because we’re freakin’ hilarious. Spending time with my high school friends is extremely important to me, especially because of our limited time together. I cherish these nights of watching "The Bachelorette" alongside the girls who have stood by my side since I rocked Crocs and a side braid at age 16.

Ultimately, I think that watching reality TV is a great break from your own reality. When you feel like things aren’t going so hot for you, reality TV reminds you that there’s always someone with drama even more jaw dropping than your own. So next time you throw a fit over cracking your iPhone or hearing a rude comment from an irrelevant boy at a bar, reevaluate. There are more important things in life.