My problem - Nothing is good enough

Lately I have been very introspective about myself about my failures in relationships (personal and work) and it causes. One common denominator that is standing out is that "Nothing is good enough for me". I want everything to be perfect. Be it work, relationships etc.

How can I cope with this problem? I don't want this perfectionism in me which has ruined me so far. How do I get out of this mind set?

Any advise is really appreciated.

Thank you.

Very difficult if you are OCD about being perfect. Sometimes you need to sit back close your eyes and hold your hands together. Smile and be happy that someone else took care of, or cleaned or finished whatever it is that needed to be done. RELAX!!!!!! And forget about it!!

I have similar issues and have pretty much given up on ever ending up really happy with my life. I actually have found myself sabotaging relationships just to end them because I figure, "This person is going to end up disappointing me anyway, so let's just end it." It's sad just thinking about it because I've ruined what could have been some really great friendships and who knows where they may have led.

Thank you for replying! This post moved around a few ties from its original posting forum and I thought people forgot about it. Nice to know some people do care and respond!

I don't know if that it is OCD if I always want it to be perfect. Everything, i.e. family, work projects etc. have to be accurate and precise. Especially, my work and personal relationships. If someone does a substandard job or even a normal job, that is not good enough. In personal relationships, a hint of BS in the conversation will throw me off. This is where I am struggling i.e. constantly judging the quality of work or the BS story told to me. How can one ignore BS stories told to you?