The 3-month rule saved my sanity after my divorce

My therapist suggested I wait 3 months before making any big decisions after separating. Last November I almost sold my house in Phoenix for way less than it was worth because I was so emotional. Waiting those 90 days let me think clearly and I ended up keeping it. Has anyone else used a time rule like that to avoid bad choices?

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luna89112d ago

I was totally against the idea of a waiting period at first. I thought it was just a way to delay the pain. But after my split I was so ready to just sell everything and move. I forced myself to wait 60 days before making any big changes. It gave my brain enough time to calm down and I ended up keeping my car which I almost gave away for nothing. It really does work if you stick with it.

elliot4512d ago

Drove straight to a tattoo shop three days after my breakup. Still got the thing.

samwalker12d ago

The financial side doesn't get talked about enough. Waiting sixty days isn't just about emotional stability, it's about not wrecking your credit score. That car you almost gave away Luna891 - if you'd sold it for pennies you might have still owed on the loan. I've seen people lose their shit and sign leases they can't afford, cancel insurance policies without checking penalties, or drain retirement accounts to pay for a fresh start. The waiting period protects your bank account just as much as your brain. Everyone focuses on the feels but the real damage is often financial.