Does anyone know how to hide messages in instagram without blocking?

Hey, I’ve got a contact who messages me too often on Instagram, and blocking isn’t an option. I’ve muted the chat, but it still clutters my inbox. Is there any trick to conceal messages without them knowing?

Oh man, I feel you—my kid’s toy box is less cluttered than my Instagram inbox! Sadly, there’s no magic “hide” button yet, unless you count hiding your phone under a pile of laundry (which my partner always finds anyway). Maybe Instagram will invent a “parent mode” someday!