Okay so for those who don’t understand the 72-hour relationship rule or the benefits of the 72-hour rule. It basically means if you’re having issues with your boyfriend and you can’t solve it in 72-hours you should either let the issue go or let the relationship go. Now you might say it sounds harsh but it has some upsides.
These are the benefits of the 72-hour rule.
It encourages communication
Most people, especially guys tend to push issues away and procrastinate till they can’t avoid it anymore. The dreaded we need to talk can send any guy running. This rule helps couples understand the need to deal with an issue immediately.
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It prevents resentment
When issues are left unattended to, it fosters a lot of resentment between partners. Taking too much time to think about a fight might make the brain escalate the issue beyond what it actually is. The 72-hour rule makes it impossible to build resentment about a situation since you have to deal with it immediately.
You avoid being lead on
Some people have a habit of dragging issues in a bid to pull away from a relationshi[. Leaving the other person wondering where they stand and if the relationship is over or not. The rule helps you know when to give up and move on without getting dragged unnecessarily.
It gives perspective
Most people tend to get perspective on what’s most important when they are about to lose their partner. Knowing the rule is deal with it or let it go or let me go helps give perspective on how important your partner is or how unimportant an issue is and why you should get over it fast.
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While there is a lot of debate about this rule, at least you know you won’t be getting strung along. It’s a deal or no deal situation, blunt, direct and stress saving. If you’d rather not take do the 72-hour rule, there are other ways to handle issues in your relationship.
Source: Lifestyle.NG