Does Your Relationship Pass The '777 Rule'?

“Don’t go to bed angry.” “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” 

There are many relationship adages and “rules” that have become part of our cultural vocabulary, but not all are meant to be followed. So when I first learned about the “777 rule” – a concept to help partners find time to connect – on social media, I brought a healthy level of skepticism to the guidance. 

“The 777 rule is a viral framework that encourages couples to spend consistent...