Dependency, whether on substances, technology, or other people, is like riding a bike with training wheels forever. Sure, you won't fall, but you’ll never experience the thrill of riding freely! It zaps your self-control and makes it tricky to make your own decisions or chase your dreams. Your self-esteem? It sinks faster than a stone in a pond, leaving you feeling like you always need a safety net. Plus, it can turn relationships into a juggling act, with too much leaning on others causing chaos and imbalance. In the end, dependency keeps you in a sticky cycle that's tough to break free from, but hey, recognizing it is the first step to ditching those training wheels and zooming ahead on your own!