Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Why am I so hard on myself? Self-criticism can show up as perfectionism, overthinking, or feeling like nothing you do is ever enough. Understanding why you're so hard on yourself starts with exploring what these patterns mean to you and how they may have developed.
How Perfectionism Affects Relationships
The problem isn't perfectionism. The problem is when partners never talk about their different expectations, ways of operating, and definitions of shared responsibility.