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Utilizing an Effective Time Out

Posted by MMATE Center on Friday, November 1, 2013,

Quite often it is possible to lose your temper with a loved one.  Those closest to you also know how to push your buttons.  In order, to communicate effectively and maintain peace in the home, a time out may be needed. The time out should not be used to:

  • Avoid a topic of conversation 
  • Punish your spouse for hurting your feelings 
  • Prepare an argument for later use

There are four components to successfully utilizing a time out.  First you will need to understand and identify when yo...


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