@kristyleann, I feel you there. The concept of time is always a big one for me. It's worked extremely well in relationships too. When you're in an argument or things just aren't working, I always say things like "right now..." or "at this moment...". It really helps to clarify what is actually happening and reduces the intensity of the conversation so you can stick to the objective points and find a solution with your partner.

Glad you found this useful @kristyleann. Thanks for reading :)