"Despite all the breathless striving, perfectionism makes us no more likely to succeed," writes Thomas Curran.

The perfectionist aims to cultivate a love that's both safe and exciting, where the object of affection is attainable and unattainable, leading to a chronic state of desolation.

Other-oriented perfectionists believe everyone can and should always do better—constantly leaving others feeling ashamed.

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The term "perfectionist" has become a widely used term to describe the ironic imperfections of a person who wants all things to be perfect. Although there is nothing wrong with the desire for things ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perfectionism happens when a person works hard to excel at EVERYTHING they do. Being a perfectionist can sometimes be rewarding ...

Meeting the expectations of a boss — no matter the job at hand — is an integral component of career success. Yet if a manager is a perfectionist, this can raise the bar of expectations higher, which ...

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In a world where so much of childhood is now seemingly organized around striving to build the perfect college résumé — securing top grades, the best travel team, the highest test scores — parents ...

Striving for perfection might seem like a positive trait, among kids and adults alike. But perfectionism doesn't make your children any more likely to become successful adults, research shows — and it ...

Anyone who watched Maddie Ziegler on Dance Moms knows that she’s a perfectionist. Even as a small child, the dancer was hellbent on doing everything just right. She put an enormous amount of pressure ...

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