Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

‘Breakaway’ groups and eye emojis, side snarks and popcorn motifs that appear the moment someone drops something controversial in the main chat: my new year’s resolution is to break free from b****ing, writes Victoria Richards

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships