How to Tell If the Man Your Dating is a "Perfectionist"

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Some Signs He May Be "Too Perfect"

There are some very definite signs when a man is a 'Perfectionist" You may want to know if he is, before you go any further with this type of man. "Perfectionistic" men can be very difficult people just to be around, no less dating, or getting serious with. You may want to know what your dealing wit
h. To some, the signs may be obvious, to others they have no clue what to look for. I grew up with a "Perfectionist" namely my Dad, and have dated them as well. I even married one. I will never, ever date one again. And forget about marriage to one. Life is too short. So, if you really want to know what to look for, cause you don't want one either, keep on reading.

The problem with most 'Perfectionists", is that they not only expect perfection of themselves, but also of you. In my opinion this is a man to avoid. Several years ago when I met my little "Perfectionist", my second husband, we'll call him Bill (name changed), I had the opportunity the first time I went to his apartment, to go into his medicine cabinet. I didn't think anything of at the time, I wish I had. Everything was lined up perfectly. There was, no dirt, no gunk on the bottles, it was like in a model home. Like I said I didn't think anything of it. I should have. Honestly how many people have perfect medicine cabinets? Exactly, not too many. Mind you his apartment was EXTREMELY clean as well. So, there's your first sign. Take a look in his medicine cabinet, and look around his apartment. If things are starting to look alphabetized, be careful Hopefully, for your sake, it's at least a little messy. Because I guarantee you, if it's not, he will always expect you to be "TIDY" too. If you marry this one, he'll be Mr. Clean, and expect you to be Mrs. Clean, ALWAYS!

 
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Priscilla: What I have learned is, whether it's a so called disorder, or just their character, most people really don't want to change. Change takes alot of longterm work & soulsearching. Most people just don't want to go the distance!

Posted on 10/07/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

Seriously, Joan Mathews Larson claimed in her book, "Seven Weeks to Emotional Healing," that the difference between a serious person who likes to get things right and a perfectionist pain in everybody's neck is a MEDICAL PROBLEM. And the latter should be treated as such, with a special diet, exercise, and possibly counselling regimen, before they become even sicker. Seven weeks is not enough time for a complete cure, just enough to tell whether treatment is on the right track. www.healthrecovery.com for more details.

Posted on 10/07/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

Dressing down to scare away perfectionists...mistyping a few key words to score more Google referrals...gotta love these creative excuses for imperfection!

Posted on 10/07/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

Yes, as the saying goes, perfection is a myth. It's nice to have your ideals but... Very well written. Thanks.

Posted on 05/08/2007 at 5:05:00 PM

oh shit, im dating a perfectionist

Posted on 04/11/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

great article....I know a perfectionist and you described him to a "T".

Posted on 04/10/2007 at 6:04:00 PM

Great article =)

Posted on 04/09/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

Esther: Thank Goodness!

Posted on 04/09/2007 at 2:04:00 AM

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing your story. I think I naturally scare away perfectionist men lol.

Posted on 04/09/2007 at 2:04:00 AM

I always enjoy reading your articles. This article was well written and interesting.

Posted on 04/06/2007 at 6:04:00 PM

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