Codependency

Loving someone who struggles with perfectionism can be heartbreaking. You see them work hard, but never feel satisfied. You watch them doubt themselves—even when they’re doing incredibly well. Perfectionism often comes with shame, overthinking, and silent pressure. But your support can help them feel safer, softer, and more seen. Here’s how to show up for

Not all perfectionism is obvious. While some people strive openly for flawlessness, others carry perfectionist pressure more quietly—through overthinking, self-doubt, or chronic indecision. This hidden form of perfectionism can go unnoticed for years because it masks itself as humility, procrastination, or even “just being thorough.” But beneath the surface, it’s still driven by fear of

Setting high standards can be motivating and empowering—but when those standards become rigid, fear-based, and self-punishing, they cross into perfectionism. The key difference lies in why you’re striving and how you treat yourself along the way. Here’s how to tell the difference between healthy ambition and harmful pressure. The Difference Between Healthy Standards and Perfectionism