For years, group chats have been the digital heartbeat of friendships, families, and workplaces. Yet an increasing number of women are quietly muting notifications, exiting conversations, or deleting group chats altogether without making a dramatic announcement. That may not be surprising considering 66% of Americans say they’ve felt overwhelmed by group messages, while 42% describe group chats as feeling like a part-time job, according to a national survey highlighted by The Atlantic.
