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What You Should Really Be Looking for in a Lasting Relationship
You have to know that despite everything, you have a true friend — not just a companion or a lover
Prior to the pandemic, I rarely indulged in reality television. However, I’ve picked up on some pretty bad reality television shows in the past year and among those is The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I never previously watched nor cared to watch a single episode of either show — seeing the previews alone made me cringe.
I just couldn’t imagine being on a show where I was simultaneously dating and competing against dozens of people, all whom live under the same roof as me, for the “love” of one person. It just seems downright nightmarish and stressful.
Of course, now here I am with my jaw dropping episode after episode saying , “Oh my god, how could he pick her!?”
For those who actually watch reality shows like these, we know on some level that the plots are often meticulously constructed and the drama is blown wildly out of proportion for the sake of entertainment. But, doesn’t it seem like dating in real life can seem like a reality show sometimes too? Crazy plots, endless drama, and having to compete with dozens (if not more) other people.
