If happiness is a lot about the standard to which one compares oneself, then perfectionists, who compare themselves to the ultimate standard, are bound to experience a disproportionate share of unhappiness.From Psychology Today:
Perfectionists, experts now know, are made and not born, commonly at an early age. They also know that perfectionism is increasing. One reason: Pressure on children to achieve is rampant, because parents now seek much of their status from the performance of their kids.
