# Dating apps make people treat each other as disposable, says columnist turned novelist

Annie Lord, a dating columnist and now novelist, discusses how dating apps have fostered a disposable culture in modern love and sex. Her insights reflect growing concerns about the impact of technology on intimate relationships.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/12/people-treat-each-other-as-disposable-dating-columnist-turned-novelist-annie-lord-on-love-and-sex-in-the-age-of-apps) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:17 GMT