One thing you should know about me before I go any further is that I am big into definitions, quotes, and facts. To me, this makes something more reliable than just a simple opinion. That being said, here goes..
The first thing I want to know when anyone talks about perfection is, what exactly is it? There is a very loose definition that says perfection is broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness. This is also changed in definition by the opinions of people looking for it. What may be perfect for one person may be a nightmare for another.
So what does that mean? To use the oldest example in the book, men, (or women if you're a man.) Does such a thing as a perfect man truly exist, or is it really the stuff of fairy-tales? Can all of the features and personalities that women find so desirable in a man; (hands, lips, body, compassion for others, strength, and selflessness to name a few,) possibly be contained in just ONE man? Or is it possible to find a few men with a few things you find so perfect, and simply be happy with that, growing blind to their flaws?
To use a famous example from the popular movie "Sex and the City", Charlotte is seen with her husband, Harry. While he isn't what she had first thought of as "perfect", (the religion difference being one example,) she is completely happy.
This leads me to believe that perfection is always with us, it just takes some time to uncover. What you may not see as being "perfect" at first, you may believe to be perfect later.
Let's use another example; dogs. There are thousands of different breeds of dogs. Some big, some small, some with short hair, some with long. Some dogs are more playful while others are more quiet. With so many varieties of personalities and appearances, how do you know what perfect really is? As for me, when I was just a child, I used to love older dogs. The growlier the better. There was something about getting close to an old dog that was a bit mistrustful and getting him to trust me that was so appealing. Other people I knew were only interested in puppies. While I like the more relaxed and quiet dog, others liked loud and playful ones. Does this mean our definitions of perfect were wrong? I don't believe so. I believe we both found something that we may not have considered to be perfect at one time, but once we got attached, we were blind to any flaws.
Yet again, the question of "does perfection truly exist" comes up. My simple answer: yes. Perfection is too much of an ideal, however, and if you are looking too hard for it, you will never find it. Stop looking, and you will discover that everything you ever thought of as being perfect has changed. Perfection is different for everyone, so if you're looking for one answer to what it really is, you may have to keep looking. While your boyfriend, dog, house, car and job may not be perfect, maybe they are perfect for you... Maybe everyone has something that is truly perfect waiting for them, they just have to discover it... Maybe you yourself are perfect to someone, even with all of your flaws. And maybe, just maybe, that is the true definition of perfection; to be perfectly flawed, but perfectly ideal.
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