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...