Perfectionists embrace a belief in a just world where merits and accountability are rewarded. This belief often lacks a foundation in reality, particularly rooted in their childhood experiences. As adults, they struggle with accepting limitations and personalize failures, leading to distorted perceptions of accountability. People-pleasing becomes a defense mechanism against shame, creating hyper-dependency on others. Such traits can result in exploitation, as perfectionists often self-blame and pursue conflict avoidance through excessive self-sacrifice and an inability to confront interpersonal issues directly.
Perfectionists often believe in a just world, shaped by their efforts. They internalize blame, fearing punishment, and strive to avoid conflict through people-pleasing.
For perfectionists, believing in a perfect world is ideal yet unrealistic. They personalize failures, feeling responsible for unrealistic outcomes, leading to chronic self-sacrifice.
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