Numerous examples from the professional literature suggest that perfectionism interferes with close, interpersonal relationships. To investigate the role of perfectionism in close relationships, the authors examined the association between multidimensional perfectionism and a fear of intimacy. Maladaptive perfectionists reported significantly greater fear of intimacy than nonperfectionists. Implications for counselors working with perfectionistic individuals struggling to enter or sustain intimate relationships are discussed.
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Martin et al. (2004) studied this question.