How Do You Live With A Perfectionist?
Living with a perfectionist varies in its difficulty because a lot depends on your own perception and attitude. Whether you’re married to one or have a perfectionist in your immediate family, there are some things you can do to make the living situation easier on you and your loved one. Since perfectionism is not considered an actual psychological diagnosis it may be tough to determine whether the person with youm are living is actually one. Once you make the determination by observing certain behaviors and characteristics– extreme cleanliness, lack of patience for deviation from standards, image consciousness– then you may have an easier time living with a perfectionist because you acknowledge and expect this behavior. Find out what the triggers the perfectionism in the person you live with. Observe if he gets uncomfortable when dishes are left sitting in the sink, or if he is incredibly critical of grammar rules during conversation. Once you know what triggers make the perfectionis
