I do not like to fly. I know some people who think flying is one of the most exciting and magical things, but I personally am not a fan. Having anxiety does not make planes that fun and neither does the turbulence that goes along with it. There are many factors as to why flying is uncomfortable, and I think the bad weighs out the good in this situation. Here are 12 reasons why flying is simply the worst:

1) The seats are close, and I mean REALLY close.

When you are "randomly" assigned a seat, you never know who you could end up next to. It could be a polite old man who is a little too interested in your life. It could be a silent teenager who is glued to his Beats. It could be a small child who just wants to sit in Mama's lap. Whatever the case may be, the person sitting next to you is is UNCOMFORTABLY CLOSE. Here is a stranger who is less than a few inches away from you and you have no idea what they are thinking. Can you talk about creepy?!

2) There is always that person who tries to get a suitcase over the weight limit in the overhead space.

This is not only annoying, but it also takes up way too much time in the boarding process. What made this person think that their huge suitcase full of at least their entire wardrobe, a small dog, and possibly all of Rhode Island would fit in the very small overhead compartment? My small carry-on hardly fits up there without at least a little struggling. What makes this process worse is that they refuse to have it sent to baggage claim. Let the process linger on.

3) Your flight will most likely get delayed.

This happened to me when I was coming home from Easter. Not only was it delayed once, but twice. I got home basically an hour and a half later. This is very much a first-world problem for me, but I was hearing people around me complaining that they wouldn't make their connecting flight. There was one man I felt especially sorry for. Because the flight was delayed, he got on his phone and called someone saying, "I guess I won't be proposing to her tonight." CRUSHED. AIR TRAVEL RUINED IT ALL.

4) Your flight may even get canceled.

This is a thousand times worse than when your flight is delayed. Not only does this ruin upcoming plans, but it is also very expensive. Not all of us can drop everything to buy a plane ticket. Some people save up for weeks to get a ticket--or even months. Even if you can afford to buy another ticket, that doesn't mean that the next flight to your destination won't be sold out.

5) The fear of luggage getting damaged

This fear isn't too big when you have it in the overhead compartment, but this mainly applies to when you have to have the luggage stored under the plane. You don't know how people are handling your precious cargo. You could have a nice glass vase or a mirror in your luggage. Someone could throw your bag into the plane and, EVERYTHING COULD BREAK. Goodbye. Your possessions are now gone.

6) You will also most likely experience at least a bit of turbulence.

YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL END. WILL YOU SURVIVE? ARE YOU GOING TO DIE? WHAT IF YOU GET HIT BY LIGHTENING? YOU DIDN'T PAY ENOUGH ATTENTION TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT'S SPEECH ABOUT EXITING THE PLANE.

7) The TSA security lanes can feel like they're miles long.

Unless you have the luxury of TSA Pre-Check, you most likely have experienced the dreaded line. First, you get in the first line. You wait with your carry-on items within a large mass of people. Your boarding pass and some form of ID are checked just in case you bought your ticket as someone else. Then, you enter the real line. This line is probably even longer. You wait to take off your shoes, push your bags through an x-ray machine, and then go through one as well. It's quite the hassle.

8) It is terrifying when your bag has to be searched. TERRIFYING.

Did I accidentally leave a water bottle? Did someone put a knife in there? What possible metal could I have left in this bag? Is it the mace on my car keys? Was it my laptop charger? Even if you know that there isn't anything in there that makes you searchable, it's still very upsetting nonetheless.

9) But worst of all is when you have to go through a full-body search.

And the whole time you are thinking, "You have the wrong guy." I once had to have a pat down on my hair. Why? No idea.

10) And let us not forget gate changes!

You must run to catch the plane now. After waiting leisurely for your flight, you must now sprint to the other side of the airport to catch it.

11) You can't bring any liquids with you through security. EVER.

You can’t bring any liquids through the security line. But, they have no problem with whatever you buy within the terminal. It’s not like the plastic water bottle I am bringing onto this flight is a bomb. Let me take my water without having to buy a $3 bottle inside. Thank you.

12) What's the deal with airplane food?

AM I RIGHT? IT IS AWFUL.