Do you believe in taking a time out after an argument?

[sheikalana]

How long should this time out last for?

[ScienceThumper]

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[sheikalana]

what does that have to do with my question?

[dynamicyandere]

If the issue is not resolved yet, it’s not so much a time out as it is just a cool down period.


If a talk becomes an argument and things get heated, it’s better to take some time to cool off before revisiting the conversation.


The conversation should always be revisited though, since unresolved issues are bound to resurface or compound into an even bigger issue.


If the issue has been resolved, then I don’t take a time out either per se.


It’s more of a slow gradual ramp-up to restore closeness.


Maybe just being in the same room together, getting our mind off of things, then maybe making or ordering some food, then maybe sharing a meal together and watching a show that you mutually like (ideally something with humor), then words of appreciation, hugs and kisses, cuddles, and make up sex followed by more cuddles and affectionate reassurance.

[dynamicyandere]

Usually, with my S/O, things are all resolved within 24 hours. But, in rare cases, 3 days, only for the worst situations. (Which is usually due to some major misunderstanding on one or both parts.)

[sage2021]

If it happened during the day, I would wait and give her a quick call before she goes to sleep. Tell her things might look different after we've slept on it. And tell her you will call her tomorrow. And if you say that, then for sure you gotta call the next day.

The reason I say that you should call her before she goes to sleep is so she doesn't lie there all night wondering 😥 about it. Okay?

[Hotmodelwloser]

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[OlderAndWiser]

I prefer taking a time out when the conflict arises if it looks like an argument will ensue. It is better to separate and cool off before having a discussion so that I don't say something I later regret, and arguments are stressful for both of us, so better to avoid them.

[Apple1996]

It's best to take some time to cool down

[sawno]

Only if the argument can't be resolved because we are to high on emotions, then its better to wait until that fades and we can discuss calmly. But I only ever want it to last until we can talk it out. Once its talked out its talked out and we move on from it, so then quality time together to get over the negative part is more valuable than a timeout.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Yes, if it looks like it can escalate.

I am much calmer now compared to a couple of years ago, while my wife has gotten more short-tempered. Sometimes she's the first to ask for a time out before "she says something she will regret".

[JacobJordan]

Timeouts after an argument is an astonishingly horrible idea. Because now both parties get to stew on that frustration and argument for x time which ultimately makes it worse. You address it, resolve it, move past it, tell each other you love each other, and apologize for any inadvertent disrespect that may have happened.

[lightbulb27]

yes if it set off into reaction.. fight/flight/freeze/etc. get back to rational, oxygenate the brain and think again. however long that is, as short as possible. make peace and go to bed... ideally.

[deus_ex_sisyphus]

Yes. in my opinion this is why so many couples broke up during the lockdowns - too many young couples in studio apartments with no space to themselves. I personally hit the gym after a heated argument for at least 2-hours

[Joshydavid25]

Yeah, sometimes walking away for a while is the best strategy to resolve things in my opinion.. Gives you both time to cool down, and if you wanna come back to it, be more level headed..

[Arush9]

Space is important, but not to stretch that space too much. Else opposite person will starts move on lol

[ArrowheadSW]

I think it depends on the couple and the argument really. If taking time out, usually it is until the next day, but again that varies.

[LaurenM1997]

I take timeout to realise what’s happened and then if I’m in the wrong i apologise but I am stubborn at times to admit I am in the wrong 😅

[Altheavas]

Yup, for a couple of hours to 2 or 3 days, depends on how big the argument was!

[Bubbles934]

I believe in getting your point across in a diplomatic way and listening to their diplomatic answer. I rarely argue

[CozyCoffin]

Taking a bit of time off can really help, as feelings die down and leave you with the ability to resolve differences.

[Anonymous]

Its not an issue of believe but need, an argument can change the chemistry of a person in ways that takes time to cool down.

[love_conquers_lust]

If cooler heads can't prevail, the yes. Time apart can be healthy.

[Todd9612]

A little time or space is sometimes good, as long as the disagreement ends well.

[Likes2drive]

Depends how intense the argument was, maybe a few hours or a day

[HouseMoat]

I just wish girls would choose their batttles. NOT EVERY BATTLE NEEDS TO BE WON, LADIES

[Agent_Elflord]

I do, I think it’s good to cool off for a bit and take some time to rethink it, maybe come up with a better idea and maybe apologize.

[RingOfFire]

Make up sex is much better if you're still in a state of rage. 😎

[ienjoylookingatgreen]

Get back into battle as soon as possible or the enemy will prevail. AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[laly520]

yes
such time needed to cool down n think more

[Anonymous]

It’s good to move on from it until you can both address it with patience.

[KittygosMeoWW]

Yes no more than a couple hours

[litty736]

Yep. Best to settle you emotions.

[kingmaker21]

It's depends on argument

[Zestyassmf1997]

Until the end of the day.

[sheikalana]

What if you had an argument right before going to sleep LOL.

[Zestyassmf1997]

Then the time out lasts until you wake up.

[eagle1951]

yeah