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With over 364 million users worldwide, dating apps were hailed as revolutionary tools to find love. Yet, paradoxically, they have contributed to a culture of disposability where human connections are reduced to quick judgments based on filtered images and curated bios. Profiles are judged in seconds, with authenticity often sacrificed in favor of superficial performance. The ongoing process—swiping, messaging, ghosting—becomes a mechanical routine that leaves many men feeling emotionally drained and increasingly disillusioned.