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422. The psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome
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Episode 422. The psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome
We’re all familiar with the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up: Peter Pan. But when someone displays similar traits in real life - issues with commitment, responsibilities, and adulting in general - they might be experiencing what’s referred to as Peter Pan Syndrome. In this episode, we break down the psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome, including why it happens, the frustration it causes those in its orbit, and how to learn to grow up - at last.
We unpack: • The key characteristics of Peter Pan Syndrome • Why being coddled or never disciplined as a child can lead to struggles with ‘adulting’ • How ‘Wendy Syndrome’ can act as an enabler for Peter Pan Syndrome • What it feels like to date someone with Peter Pan Syndrome • How to overcome Peter Pan Syndrome
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Our favourite sources: www.health.clevelandclinic.org/peter-pan-syndrome
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do-life/201605/the-peter-pan-syndrome
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- https://www.health.clevelandclinic.org/peter-pan-syndrome
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do-life/201605/the-peter-pan-syndrome
- https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1006.8462&rep=rep1&type=pdf
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