My teachers praised me for being a perfectionist.
My wife tells me I am a fuss pot.
Where is the line?
2007-12-19 14:12:35 · 7 answers · asked by Bunts 6 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I supppose it depends upon who you decide holds the ground of reality - My partner has severe OCD but it doesn't bother me. I think fuss pot is rather derogatory term i fyou are not hurting anyone carry on being perfect.
If I get irritated by my partner doing something over and over I walk away to another room. It isn't my business how he wants to be. I dont think that we have the right to defien reality and boundaries for another person.
2007-12-23 04:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference between making sure a letter you write at work is "perfect," as opposed to not leaving the house for work until your shoes are perfectly shined. There's a difference between making sure all the plants are watered before you leave for the weekend, and using a measuring cup to do the watering. Without knowing anything about you, my guess is that your wife has a valid point.
2007-12-19 14:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One womans perfectionist is another womans fuss pot. I would bet that this fussiness is one of the things that attracted her to you, but now after being with you for a while it only bugs her.
2007-12-23 01:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Big Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he/she has attained a position in society where he/she can get away with it without reprisal. Quit being so discriminating in the tiny, unmeaningful details of life and project an appreciation of those who put up with you.
2007-12-19 16:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by te144 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the wife! she's jealous,
Take the teachers praises and relish them!!!
2007-12-20 14:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it starts affecting other people's lives. It didn't affect your teacher, obviously, but you didn't live with her.
2007-12-19 14:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Thinking 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when someone says you have ocd......
there are times to be perfect and there are times to kick back..both are right,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,sounds like you need to learn the kick back part..............
2007-12-19 14:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋