The first rule of group texting? Know who to include and who not to include. If you’re not totally sure someone would like being in a group text, ask them first. “Check in to see if everyone in the ...

I’m going to start leaving group texts. Not because I don’t like you. In fact, it’s the opposite. I like you enough to want something more personal, more meaningful, more real. And group texts are ...

Dear Don’t Group Me: With the exception of family or close friend group chats, you’re right that these sort of mass messages ...

“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, ...

You get the group text followed by 20-plus annoying dings from people you don’t even know saying the same thing back.

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Sarah Chiappetta needed some career advice a few months ago, so she turned to a close friend. When she laid out her dilemma over text, her friend's response was suspiciously helpful. Chiappetta says ...

Annie Lane is off this week. This column was originally published in 2022. Dear Annie: The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes time for something I dread: GROUP TEXTS!