[header] How to live with a perfectionist [title] Set up roles and responsibilities in the home. [step] To make life easier for both you and the perfectionist, you should establish house roles and responsibilities so it is clear who is accountable for certain tasks. This will help to prevent any arguments about household chores and duties. 
[substeps] You should sit down with the perfectionist and create a list of roles and responsibilities. Go room by room and note any tasks that need to get done, such as cleaning the bathroom once a week or sweeping the floor in the hallway once a day.