My Wife Is a Perfectionist

That Picture Is Still Crooked by 1 Millimeter

"It's crooked." "Marcy, it's impossible to see one millimeter from ten feet away." "I can see it."

A friend told me the story of a picture (a landscape with a cow that cost twenty dollars) that his wife, an architect, hung and took down forty-seven times, with four levels, a laser and a very patient contractor.

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What you will discover

What perfectionism is, how it differs from striving for excellence and when it turns into suffering.
How to recognize extreme self-demand, fear of error and the feeling that "it's never enough."
What a psychologist can offer: questioning extreme thoughts, setting time limits, practicing "good enough" and speaking kindly to yourself.
How perfectionism affects children and how to talk about mistakes as a family.

What you get

Instant PDF download
Short read, funny and useful
Read on phone, tablet or computer

Also available in Spanish: Mi esposa es perfeccionista: Ese cuadro sigue torcido 1 milímetro

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Who it is for

Is this the book for you?

It is for you if you live with your wife and want to understand what is going on, know what to do and laugh a little along the way, no lectures. It also works as a gift for whoever shares a home with them.

For your partner → · Mind & brain → · Perfectionism, impostor & fears →

Who is “My Wife Is a Perfectionist” for?

How much is it and how do I get it?

US$2.49, one-time payment in the Payhip store. You get the PDF instantly and read it on phone, tablet or computer.

Is it a medical book?

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Can I ask for a refund?

Yes. You have 14 days from the purchase. Write to us from the store's contact page and tell us briefly what you did not like or what we can improve. With that feedback we refund your money to the same payment method. We ask for it because it helps us improve the books.

Why get it?

Give it… or treat yourself

It is the friendliest way to say “I want to understand you” without a lecture: a short, funny ebook you can read in an afternoon. Read it to understand your wife better, or hand it to your wife with a smile and laugh together about what you both already know is happening.

A gift with humor for anyone who has spent half an hour staring at a crooked picture. It does not replace advice from a mental health professional.

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