Do you hold others to unrealistically high standards? Do you find yourself checking out of relationships because of very small, specific "dealbreakers"? Do you expect others to perform the same way you do, regardless of their circumstance?

If so, this episode is for you. We talk about other-oriented perfectionism. Other-oriented perfectionism refers to the mindset that when others do not meet your personal benchmarks of worthiness (which are often unrealistic or insignificant), you should cut off or leave that relationship. This also refers to seeing yourself as better than many of the people around you and not cutting others slack. To hear the symptoms of this form of perfectionism, its negative impacts, and ways to combat it - tune in!