We are on the SB faced a CO steal. In game I was not sure whether to 3 bet or call. neither of this options didn't seem very interesting for me. If I 3 bet to something around 7-8k and then Cb flop I can lose big portion of my stack, but on the other hand it seems like great spot for CO to steal so he might open raise wide and fold to 3 bet a lot. But in game i decided for more passive option and make a call (BB was passive), this option doesn't seem good as well, since mostly I will fit or fold.

Which play is preferable in your opinion?