12 Essential Dating Tips We Learned From "The Bachelor"

Your first kiss may not have happened from the comfort of a helicopter, but that doesn't mean you're not destined for love! Tune in to the two-night premiere on Sunday, Juan-uary 5th at 8|7c on ABC.

1. Falling in love takes the guts to really dive in.

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2. Make your intentions clear if you're gonna get that ring.

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3. First impressions are everything.

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4. Don't fret if things get lost in translation — everyone speaks the same language between the sheets.

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5. A solid relationship requires balance.

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6. Pace yourself in order to fall truly head over heels.

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7. Never discount the little things along the way as wins.

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8. You learn that it's what's inside that counts, even if "it" has irresistible washboard abs.

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9. Relationships are full of surprises.

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10. Everything is more fun in the shower.

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11. It takes two to tango, especially when stepping out of the shadows.

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12. If you can smile this hard in glitter and Spanx, you can do anything in life.

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Tune in for the two-night premiere on Sunday, Juan-uary 5th at 8|7c on ABC.

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