Perfectionists tend to avoid dealing with complex life issues by striving for an unattainable ideal. They often compare themselves to an amalgam of others' best qualities, creating distorted perceptions that overlook both their own strengths and others' flaws. This leads to feelings of envy and dissatisfaction. Furthermore, through introspection, perfectionists may find that even if they attained desirable traits, happiness would still elude them without a complete set of qualities. Ultimately, perfectionism is irrational because perfection itself is not only non-existent but also undesirable in a deeper sense.
Perfectionism is a simple way to avoid dealing with complex life problems. Perfectionists compare themselves only to their best parts, fixating on qualities they lack.
Perfectionists tend to fixate on an amalgam of qualities they do not possess, often leading to envy of others. Comparisons are distorted, ignoring flaws and overvaluing.
When perfectionists introspect, they may realize that possessing enviable traits would not bring satisfaction, as they need all qualities to silence their inner critic.
Perfectionism is irrational not just because perfection doesn't exist, but because perfection, when deeply considered, is undesirable and unattainable.
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