Most people complain about their siblings.

That irritates me, though.

Siblings are amazing. They have provided some of the best experiences I've ever had.

I mean, I get it, they can sometimes be annoying, in your face and just downright ornery. Sometimes they take your stuff, tattle on you and eat your food. Other times they want to hang out with you when you just want to be alone.

None of that, though, takes away from the incredible joy that siblings are. I can’t imagine my life without them. Here are 14 reasons why I love having my siblings around.

1. There’s never a dull moment.

There's always something weird going on.

2. You learn how to manage conflict.

Because conflict does happen.

3. You learn how to resolve arguments.

It all works out in the end.

4. You learn how to lose arguments.

Other times you’re wrong and you just need to admit it.

5. You learn how to relate to people.

6. You learn how to stick up for yourself.

Don’t let anyone boss you around.

7. You learn how to maintain healthy relationships.

8. You have someone who can give you a ride.

9. You always have someone to talk to.

Siblings are always there to talk about life.

10. Inside jokes.

There are some things only siblings can understand.

11. You learn that you’re not the only one that matters.

The world doesn’t revolve around you.

12. You learn that relationships are important.

You can’t do it alone.

13. You have someone to learn from.

If you have older siblings, you get to learn from their failures and triumphs.

14. You have someone to teach.

If you have younger siblings, you can show them how it’s done.