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Beware Of Dating Guys With Peter Pan Syndrome

One thing I’ll never tire of is rewatching old Disney movies from my childhood and I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for “Peter Pan.” However, as I got older, I realized something much darker about his story.

By Meghan Dillon4 min read
Beware Of Dating Guys With Peter Pan Syndrome

Peter's main personality trait is that he refuses to grow up, a trait that we, unfortunately, see in many young men today. This causes him to treat those who care about him like garbage (*cough* Wendy), and while he’s avoiding responsibilities, he’s also avoiding a chance at a lifetime of happiness. This behavior is so common in real life that it's become known colloquially as Peter Pan Syndrome.