Most experts say to avoid arguing over text. My husband and I do it anyway, and it has made our relationship better.

The author says that hashing out disagreements over text messages gives her and her husband time to pause before responding. Courtesy of Rebecca Strong My husband and I prefer to hash out disagreements via text message. It gives us time to pause before responding, and we're less likely to blurt out something hurtful. Not every argument is suited for text, however, and we still make time for in-person closure. Most relationship experts seem to agree on one thing: Never have an argument over text . But my husband and I do it all the time — and it's actually led to some of the healthiest conflict resolution in our marriage. I'm not saying that fighting over text is right for every couple, or every conversation. For me, though, it's become an unexpectedly effective tool for navigating conflict .