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<font color="red">( and yes, I would argue it sucks worse than 3-betting the river too). </font>

It could be I've just been very lucky over the years in short handed games.

Would you agree that you should be 3 betting other non-AA hands if you are check/raised on this turn? If not, stop... No need to respond... Have a nice day.

If you would agree, then after thinking some you'll see why you should also 3 bet AA.

edit: Every once in a while. Like I said, short handed is psychological. Sometimes you should play it like you would in a full game. i.e. check the turn, avoid a check/raise, and induce a bet or call on the river.