Say you’ve got to bring up a difficult topic to someone. It’s not going to be pleasant.

People often say you have to “pick your time” to say things, especially when it’s a touchy matter or the person is apt to take it badly. How do you know when is a good time? Do you spoil a quiet peaceful time and just blow a hole in it, or go for it when things are already stirred up?

And what if you realize that your best chance has already passed?

Topics: anxiety, anger, explosions, temper, volatile, triggers, difficult conversations