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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

If you’re in multiple text threads with different people in your life — your family, your partner, your kid’s teacher — it can be hard to stay on top of your messages. Who should you respond to first?

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!