Key points

Perfectionists tend to idealize what they don't have and devalue what they do, contributing to unhappiness.

They often unfairly compare themselves to others, maintaining stubbornly held beliefs.

Being thoughtful about what we have, what we don't, and what we want can help ease rejection fears.

Rejection sensitivity , or the conviction that rejection always implies disgrace, is a core feature of perfectionism, which can be defined as a coping mechanism for it. Yet, the fear of rejection associated with perfectionism doesn’t resemble normal levels of it. People tend to fear rejection when it’s potentially associated with those whom they love and admire, and with endeavors they find meaningful. But for perfectionists, often hypercompetitive overthinkers who find meaning almo

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