Peter Pan Syndrome:
What it is and what you can
do about it
Insightful Article
Do you know someone who never fully engages with the world?
Someone who never seems to settle in a job, never has enough money and is
always one step behind everyone else? Someone who scoffs at the idea of having
a family, but always seems to be lonely? Someone who drinks too much to try and
get away from it all?
If yes, then you might know someone with Peter Pan syndrome.
People with Peter Pan syndrome don’t want to take on the responsibilities of
adult life, looking always to escape from the world rather than to be part of
it.
They never achieve their potential in their careers, and they
fail to develop meaningful relationships.
They turn from bright, promising 20-year olds into rootless,
unhappy 40-year olds and miserable, bitter 60-year olds.
For those around them, Peter Pan syndrome is frustrating and
often incredibly damaging.
The partners and friends of Peter Pans often end up picking up
after them — dealing with adult life so they don’t have to.
In the end, respect dies and so does love.
Sound familiar? If you think your partner or someone you know is
a Peter Pan, read on.
