“Codependency is a learned behavior that can be passed down from one generation to another. … It is also known as ‘relationship addiction’ because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive (Mental Health America).” Most of my codependency issues revolve around reciprocation. I’ve always had a big heart and out of every connection I had with someone I would always expect for their loyalty to be reciprocated. I’ve had a lot of failed friendships which I once thought would last a lifetime. Although the loss of these connections hurt, they opened up my eyes to the saddening truth. My biggest downfall when it came to these friendships was putting too much trust into people I thought were my friends. I depended on them for my happiness as I didn’t know better to know that happiness comes from within. My high expectations of these people caused pain and disgrought to my innocence but I learned a lot from these past experiences. For one I learned that not everyone is loyal and will have a big heart like me. Two, I learned that setting expectations of others will only disappoint you in the end. And three, not everyone you associate yourself with is your friend, and not every friend is someone you can associate yourself with.