Obsessive man laying on grass, perfection

I’ve written quite a bit about how unhealthy perfectionism is for both children and adults. Yes, it can drive you maniacally to become successful. But it can also create a powerful fear of failure that ultimately prevents you from being truly successful. Plus, I’ve never met a happy perfectionist (“What’s to be happy about, I’m not perfect.”).

Here’s an article that describes an interesting new study that distinguishes another type of perfectionist, namely, one who expects other people to be perfect. Adding to the typical costs of perfectionism, this ‘dark’ form of perfectionism is associated with narcissistic, antisocial and uncaring personality characteristics.