I did not always agree with time out as most of our arguments were around not having time together. So yesterday, as my wife and I started to feel that tension we simply tabled the issue. We are currently legally separated, so we went ahead with our plans. Today, we revisited the tabled issues. We actually knelt in prayer and prayed together and as individuals over the issue. So yes, the time out was there, just in a modified format.
Do the planned or structured time outs work. Absolutely.
Do not underestimate the importance of the time out.