Busy work schedules can create distance in relationships. If you pay attention only to your career and work, people close to you will drift away. On the other hand, completely avoiding work is not an option either. Similarly, no one wants a relationship to stagnate. So, what is the solution? "Work-life balance" sounds pretty easy but practically following it is much more difficult. However, the 7-7-7 rule can make managing this challenge much easier.
Promises, care, attention, love, and responsibility are important, but in the hectic routine of life, giving your partner enough time is equally essential. Spending time together helps avoid tensions, misunderstandings, anger, and resentment in any relationship. It further brings you closer to each other. The 7-7-7 rule makes this process easier.
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What is the 7-7-7 rule?
The 7-7-7 rule is a trend that suggests
Plan a date night once in every 7 days.
Spend one night apart every 7 weeks.
Go on a trip together once every 7 months, and it should preferably be romantic.
The idea is simple: just as you give importance to your work, so should you give equal attention to the relationship. If it's difficult to spend enough time with your partner daily, the 7-7-7 rule can help maintain a healthy balance.
How to apply the 7-7-7 rule in a relationship:
Check your schedules and plan a date night every week. It can be dinner out or a movie at home or just being together. Take a short drive or go on an outing if you prefer, but being together matters most.
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Sleep together every night. No matter how busy life gets, don't let nights pass without each other. However, sometimes distance does make love stronger. Once every 7 weeks, spend a night apart, and do your own thing. This will let you realise the worth of your partner and the depth of your love. Plan a small holiday once every 7 months. Spend the weekend together, just the two of you. This helps get you closer, resolve misunderstandings, and strengthen your bond.
