The New York Times published an article Wednesday about the new phenomenon of couples arguing over Facebook in front of family, friends and co-workers. But unlike a fight breaking out in the middle of an awkward dinner party, couples who fight over Facebook have the advantage of their friends and family “liking” who they agree with, and they can even add little snide comments of their own.

According to an engaged couple featured in the article, the couple preferred fighting over Facebook because it left witnesses.

“My friends have a biased opinion of her, and her friends have a biased opinion of me,” said one of the couples. Broadcasting his gripes on Facebook is “a way to get your side of the story out there to everybody. That way, they don’t just hear her side.”

But how healthy is this for a relationship? How healthy is it to have this obsession with “public scrutiny”? In the end, the only thing the couple succeeds in is convincing family members why they shouldn’t be together.

What do you think of this new phenomenon? Have you ever fought with your loved one over Facebook?