Picture this: You’re living with a partner who consistently leaves their dirty laundry on the bathroom floor (despite your many reminders). Or maybe, you’re a bit earlier in the relationship and ...

Many clients come to me thinking they'd be successful if only they had an idea for a more exciting career. In fact, lack of success may more often be caused by what I call The Peter Pan Syndrome: They ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Dealing with a partner who refuses to grow up and embrace ...

You’ve probably heard the whimsical tale of Peter Pan, Neverland, and the Lost Boys. Neverland is painted as a magical escape where Peter Pan never has to grow up or shoulder responsibilities. While ...

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Courtney is a writer for Collider. She graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor's Degree in English Writing. During her time there, Courtney joined an Honors Writing Fraternity.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Peter Pan syndrome — while not an officially recognized diagnosis — is “a popular psychology term used to describe an adult who has difficulty growing up.” As I find ...