The sample used in this study was randomly selected from a pool of nearly twenty thousand participants. People in more committed relationships score higher on perfectionism. Socially-prescribed perfectionism declines as the relationship progresses. Perfectionists report lower satisfaction in their relationships with their partners. Perfectionists report lower satisfaction in their relationships with their children.
Perfectionists report lower satisfaction in their relationships with their friends.
Perfectionists report lower satisfaction in their relationships with their co-workers. Perfectionists report lower self-esteem. Perfectionists report higher stress.