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You probably think perfectionists are control freaks with exceptionally high standards. But new research suggests a different motivation.

Perfectionists are driven by the disparity between their aspirations and sense of fulfillment, says a story in the August issue of Self magazine. What to do about a partner who imposes his impossible standards on you? Telling him how his behavior affects you may be enough to prod him to ease up.