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Adults Acting Like Children: Tantrums, Peter Pan Syndrome & Emotional Immaturity
Why do some adults throw tantrums over seemingly small things while others never seem to grow up emotionally?
In this entertaining and insightful episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari explore why adults sometimes behave like children—and when those behaviors may point to deeper emotional patterns. From the pop psychology concept of Peter Pan Syndrome to emotional immaturity, narcissistic traits, and unhealthy conflict styles, the hosts discuss what happens when grown-ups struggle with accountability, emotional regulation, and communication.
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