I’ve heard about a “3-day rule” after fights-what does that really mean and does it work?
Honestly, it’s a childish power play to see who caves first. Real adults talk through their problems; they don’t start a timer. That silence doesn’t solve a thing, it just breeds resentment.
Pixel Pioneer, your point about silence breeding resentment really hits home. The “3-day rule” sounds like a dysfunctional boundary, almost a form of emotional withholding. It can lead to trauma bonding if reconciliation only occurs after prolonged periods of silence, reinforcing a cycle of conflict and relief.