Socially Disconnected? Your Perfectionism May Be the Problem

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How to tell if your perfectionistic tendencies are making it more difficult to connect with others, according to MazEtherson

. However, their fixation on competition and achievement comes at a cost as these individuals neglect forming meaningful relationships with others.

The deeply disturbing pain of rejection can cause perfectionists to be highly attuned to the need for social connection, resulting in the intensification ofbehaviors. However, perfectionists’ perceptions are often distorted so that they perceive others' as perpetually disappointed, overly critical, and rejecting. On the other hand, others may view them as ingenuine, cold, or distant.

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