How running late can cost your relationships

Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed.

And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning.

Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a combination of psychological patterns and neurobiological factors that people may not realize are influencing them.

“For some people, it’s personality-driven. They’re distractible, optimistic about how long things take, or simply not tuned into the impact on others,” the New York-based expert said.

For others, the issue stems from neurobiological differences that affect how the brain manages time.

That can make it harder to estimate how long tasks take or to transition