Ladies, let's be real for a second there is one thing in this life we all want and desire, especially during our college years, COFFEE. So with coffee comes an abundance of mugs. These come in all shapes and sizes and I am willing to bet you don't own just one. That would be a crime to be honest, a girl needs cute mugs, it just has to happen.

So if you have ever wondered why girls have to have so many mugs, here are the answers (26 of them actually) to your question.

1. They are used on the daily.

2. Any mug is a cute mug.

3. Mugs make the best souvenirs.

4. Dishes are a pain, the more mugs you have, the less often you have to wash your mugs.

5. If you want a cute coffee bar, coffee mugs are a must.

6. What if one breaks? You need a backup!

7. Then you also need a backup for your backup incase that one breaks.

8. Stores keep releasing new cute mugs and if we are being honest, they are just really hard to resist.

9. Without mugs, hands everywhere would burn.

10. Some would say they are essential for the Instagram aesthetic.

11. There are many coffee mugs with cute sayings, we all need a little morning motivation.

12. Mugs make great gifts because we all use them.

13. Live in the snow? You have to keep your hands warm somehow.

14. Nothing beats cuddling up with a fuzzy blanket and a cute, warm mug full of well... anything really.

15. Have I mentioned that they're cute?

16. There is a mug for every beverage option. Got some tea? Grab a mug! Got some hot chocolate? Grab a mug!

17. There is a mug for every season and holiday. (Examples include Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, National Best Friend Day, and National Donut Day).

18. Everyone needs AT LEAST one to-go mug as well.

19. If there is more room in the cabinet, might as well fill it with a mug.

20. There is a wide variety of desserts that could be made in a microwavable mug. (Google "cookie in a mug", you will not regret it).

21. Handmade mugs allow you to practice your crafty side.

22. A lot of T.V. shows have cute mugs to go along with them. (Examples include a "Luke's" mug or a "Central Perk" mug).

23. There are lots of mugs that represent animals. So if you love giraffes, a giraffe mug is a must.

24. Mugs of all sizes are necessary.

25. Mugs are not typically super expensive, so purchasing one does not break the bank.

26. Last but not least, the coffee is not going to hold itself.

So if you must question our desire to purchase an endless amount of mugs, there really is a reason for it. Ladies, you are not as crazy as you think if you own 97 or more mugs. These are quite possibly the most essential part of the kitchen.