sometimes you need trashy tv.........

o my. it's been a rough few days for me.
and there are few things that help as much as super trashy tv.
thank God The Bachelor was on tonight.

it's completely ridiculous. and yet there's also a little social psychology in it.

here's what i've learned from watching jake the bachelor with "the bachlorettes"

always act surprised. these women always act so surprised. even though the dates are so predictable. there's usually some combo of incredible food, extreme experiences, helicopters, music, and/or hot tubs. it's silly. but i'm sure it's an ego boost for ol' jake when they act like it's the most surprising original thing ever.



giggle a lot. he loves the girls who giggle. and squeal.

self disclosure is key. little communications theory here, social penetration theory. it's fascinating to watch these women share pieces of themselves and the results of those conversations. immediately jake is smitten with them and often says something along the lines of "it makes me like her even more." equally as interesting is that jake hasn't disclosed much of himself at all. yet the women feel like they "know" him because they've self-disclosed. (and the ridiculously extravagant dates and experiences, but that's another story.)
there's a lot to think about with that, but tonight's not about thinking, it's about indulging in silly tv. haha.

thanks for the distraction, jake!