Okay, so I’ve been hearing about this “3-3-3 rule” in relationships, and honestly, I was kinda skeptical. But my partner and I decided, “What the heck, let’s give it a shot!” So here’s how it went down.
First, Figuring It Out
We started by, you know, actually looking up what the 3-3-3 rule even is. Turns out, it’s about how your relationship should feel at different stages: 3 months, 3 years, and so on. We focused mainly on the shorter-term stuff, ’cause, well, that’s where we’re at.
3 Months In: The Honeymoon-ish Phase
- We made a conscious effort to keep things fresh. More date nights, little surprises, that sort of thing.
- We also tried to be super open about any little annoyances. You know, before they turn into big, ugly arguments.
- It was actually kinda fun! We realized we’d been getting a bit lazy, just watching TV and stuff.
3 Years In: Looking ahead.
- We spent an afternoon, just us, talking. No phones, no distractions. It was a little bit of a deep talk session.
- Brainstormed some big-picture goals. Not necessarily, like, “buy a house,” but more “where do we see ourselves?” It sounds cheesy, but it got us thinking.
- I made a quick list of fun, easy date activites.
The Aftermath: Still Trying!
Okay, so we haven’t suddenly become a perfect couple. But the 3-3-3 thing? It’s a good reminder. It forced us to actually think about our relationship, instead of just coasting. We’re still working on it, still trying to be more present and all that. I’m still planning to do a 3 month reminder.
It’s not magic, but it’s a decent starting point. If you’re feeling a bit “blah” in your relationship, it might be worth a try. It’s all about putting in that effort, you know?
