Netflix has grown over the past few years and with its success, the digital media company will only expand. The reason Netflix is so successful is because it has a variety of genres for everyone. From documentaries to comedies to drams--you name it, they have it. At only about $9 a month, Netflix has been a good deal for a very long time. Netflix is the king of digital media, and here are some reasons to thank them:

1. Selection.

Netflix is way ahead of Hulu and Amazon Prime when it comes to the variety of their original content. Netflix has TV shows and movies for whatever mood you happen to be in, and it can sometimes seem daunting choosing what to watch.

2. You become an athlete.

No, not an actual athlete--but you do marathons if you know what I mean.

3. Because it gives you an excuse not to go outside.

If you are like me, you would rather stay home and binge-watch your favorite show instead of going out and doing pointless things. Netflix is the perfect way out of doing anything.

4. Netflix will never leave you.

Friends leave. Parents leave. Boyfriends and girlfriends leave. Do you see a trend? Well, good news--Netflix will always be there for you. Whether it's 2 a.m. or 2 p.m. you have the option of enjoying a nice movie. Even though Netflix will make you cry (in a good way) when you watch The Boy in the Striped Pajamas or Prison Break, face it--sometimes you need a good cry.

5. Netflix doesn't judge you.

Go ahead and watch Grease thirty-seven times, and watch an entire season of Grey's Anatomy in one night. Who cares? Not Netflix.

6. Netflix lets you have endless crushes.

Jealously is never an issue with Netflix which is really important because I need to tell people about McDreamy, Chuck Bass, and Wentworth Miller without Netflix getting envious.

7. Netflix will always be there for you.

Having a rough day at work? Did your boyfriend/girlfriend cheat on you? Nothing a night of watching Family Guy can't fix. So grab your glass of wine, or beer, get some snacks, cuddle up in bed and turn on Netflix.

8. Netflix loves you, no matter what.

Netflix is very patient even when you spend an hour trying to pick the perfect show to watch. And the best part, Netflix checks up on you when you watch a show for too long--it's strictly out of love.

So, thank you Netflix. Thank you for letting me get out my frustrations with life and being there for me at any time of the day. Thank you for never leaving me when you know I should be doing something productive.

Thank you for being you--a safe haven for me.