Americans increasingly go no contact with loved ones, survey finds

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

A March survey of 2,000 adults found 38% of Americans cut off a friend or family member in the past year, with 60% of Gen Z respondents doing so.
The main reasons cited were feeling disrespected (36%) and negative mental health impacts. Among those who went no contact, 59% remain estranged, and 73% prefer distancing over working through issues.
Experts warn this trend may foster loneliness and regret, urging therapy and boundary-setting before severing ties. The findings suggest a broader shift toward avoiding uncomfortable conversations in relationships, especially among younger generations.

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