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Neither of us. I think the word implies a compulsive behavior. We are both thorough but know when to relax.
On most things I think we both try to.
You are an amazing perfectionist. I wish I had the cognitive capacity to do things as well as you do. I admire how well you do things.
Female, >50 years, Married | Mar 25, 2014
Female, >50 years, Married | Mar 25, 2014
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Definitely agree that we're both perfectionists but only about things that matter to us. If it's something we don't care about than it's much harder for us to put in maximum effort.
I am, it's a major fault I have. She isn't. I'm learning from her that often things are good enough.
I think we both get fixated on things, overthinking them and driving ourselves mad. I don't think we expect each other to be perfect. We do remind each other that we should be trying our best, while retaining that we are still human and can only accomplish so much.
I think we both are, but only about some things. I'd say we strive for excellence.
She is when it comes to art I am with some things
I think we both like things done well but understand perfection is hard to attain
I tend to be, at times. But he definitely is!
My partner is. I am on a lot of things
Me it depends maybe sometimes and him OMG yes super perfectionist it's insane
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Male, 36-40 years, Dating | Jun 18, 2014
Male, 36-40 years, Dating | Jun 18, 2014
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i am. its not good. i have to do everything exactly perfect. then i give up & dont want to do anything at all.
I don't believe either of us are perfectionists. Though we have particular things that we want perfect or near perfect.
I truly am. Everything has to be a certain way in a certain order certain space go a certain way like all of that. I think he is when it comes to mine and his special occasions and relationship but not sure about anything else.
His unending strength, optimism, and loving heart. I couldn't survive without those things.
