 Be careful what you put in writing. What you put in writing is permanent and important. But did you know that writing could help strengthen your relationship? The University of Minnesota recently conducted a study on how couples build their relationship through just writing. Since they didn't have gestures or facial expressions, they added extra details and explanations in those love letters. The researchers found detailed communication can be a strategy for when miscommunications happen between partners, and lots of help to avoid them altogether. Remember the movie PSI Love You? This detailed, intentional writing is why Holly got so emotional reading her late husband's letters. It's like he was still there. So if you're getting to know someone or trying to take your relationship to the next level, take a moment to give some context to your responses. That way you don't have to.