Most men don't go from calm to snapping without warning. Sometimes the climb started hours ago with a skipped meal, a stressful morning, poor sleep, or a lack of connection. HALT gives you four simple things to check before a small moment turns into a much bigger argument.

Most conversations about anger focus on the explosion. This blog explores what anger is often covering underneath, including shame, hurt, fear, and feeling disrespected, and why understanding the root emotion matters more than simply managing the reaction.