As I sit on my couch with my Chinese takeout and large glass of wine, I think back to the beginning of my relationship with wine and realize that wine has been there for me on numerous occasions. Wine has always been a great companion when real life humans just don't do it for you. Here's to wine and all the times it's been there for you.

1. The obvious: Breakups

Wine is always a necessary accessory to your pint of Ben & Jerry's after a breakup. Even sitting with your best friend and watching movies while you cry is not complete without the bottle or two of wine and all of the Ben & Jerry's. Plus maybe some pizza. Comfort food level: maximum.

2. When your best friend isn't around

We all have times in our lives when we just need to vent to our best friend and they're busy. Wine makes a good substitute. Always.

3. When you have a terrible day

Long, hard days require wine with dinner. End the day with a positive.

4. When you're just stressed about life

When there's no time for yoga, there's always time for wine.

5. When you first started drinking and wanted to feel classy

Nothing made you feel more classy than a bottle of cheap wine when you and your college roommates were feeling like adults.

Wine is there for you in all of these situations and now it's the go to thing to bring to a friend's house for a get together or just hanging out. Wine is a great addition to almost any occasion or life crisis so if you're new to wine, just embrace it. And for those of whom aren't so new, never forget how many times wine has been there for you and appreciate it.