I want to add that I still love the people in my life who have disappointed me. In my case, when I gave my all for someone in my life (have not been doing this recently) but didn't require them to do the same. I still want to help them but made the decision that all that running around and helping was actually hurting. It was painful to mostly walk away (and I still help them financially sometimes) but it is time for them to learn lessons for themselves. They will learn when the time is right. It is best for both of us that I let go for a while because what I was doing was not helping. I will always love them but I am giving them space. I have left the drama behind. I gave it my all so I have learned to stop letting them guilt trip me anymore. I feel sad that they have not met what I thought was their potential but perhaps it was what I wanted and not what they wanted. They are an adult. It is their life and I have let go of trying to shape it and no longer jump through hoops to help them. I help when asked but the help is more limited and in my own time.