As a perfectionist, you set standards for yourself that are far beyond reach or reason. You work endlessly to accomplish a goal and then measure your self-worth based on your level of success. You may see your perfectionism as a motivator that propels you to do your best. But it’s impossible to feel fulfilled when nothing…
This article originally appeared in Shape Magazine and eHarmony.com Dating is a bit intimidating for most people. But if you are an anxious person, dating is more than intimidating — it can be downright painful and terrifying. Most people with anxiety have difficulty dealing with uncertainty. And dating, for all its glory, is rife with uncertainty. After all,…
This article was originally published on eHarmony.com I hear the cry, loud and clear. The outcry comes from my clients, from readers who respond to my dating blogs, and from close friends who are dating. I myself had the outcry during my long tenure as a single person. The outcry is resounding: Dating is discouraging….