The pursuit of perfection is a neverending battle from "summary" of Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin
In the rarefied world of the Upper East Side, where I found myself living among the primates of Park Avenue, the pursuit of perfection loomed large. The women around me seemed to be in a perpetual state of striving for flawlessness in every aspect of their lives - their appearance, their children, their homes, and their social standing. It was as if they were engaged in an endless battle against any hint of imperfection. From the perfectly coiffed hair to the impeccably manicured nails, everything about these women seemed to be meticulously curated to project an image of effortless perfection. And yet, beneath the surface, there was a palpable sense of anxiety and insecurity. It was as if they were constantly haunted by the fear of falling short of the unattainable ideal they had set for themselves. I soon realized that this quest for perfection was not just a personal endeavor, but a deeply ingrained cultural expectation. The women of Park Avenue were not just ...
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