The airplane doesn't really know or care if there is wind present or not, only the pilot does so practicing and becoming proficient in the wind will allow you to relax, go with the wind and have fun instead of holding your breath until you get it back on the ground again. As speed has already stated, flying an airplane that is properly set up and trimmed is going to perform much better in all weather conditions. I personally like flying symmetrical airfoil airplanes and have the opinion that a lighter wing loaded airplane performs better in the wind, due to the ability of damping out the bumps out much faster then their heavier counterparts, but that is just my experience.

Bob