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Peter Pan syndrome

Peter Pan Syndrome is named after a character in a story by J.M Barrie called Peter Pan. In the story, Peter Pan never grows up, which is similar to people who have the 'Peter Pan Syndrome.' People who have this syndrome, usually don't like taking responsibility for things, and may have difficulty making commitments or forming grown-up relationships. They also often have trouble facing problems and may find it hard to think about their future.