I don’t think putting people on this type of time out is a good idea. It sounds passive aggressive and pointless as people don’t change. Or even if they change, it’s a bad idea dating people who require that much behavior change.

If a man constantly cancels on you, he is either not that into you or is selfish and inconsiderate. Putting him on time out isn’t going to get him to like you more or be a better person.

So my solution is just not date people like that. Why do you date people who behave badly or aren’t that interested? It’s pretty obvious who is who and what is what pretty soon after you start dating someone.

Just don’t waste your time on people like this. Get out quick.

Also explore why are you attracted to these types. I think good therapist could help here