Is the “Shreveport Swipe” Officially Dead? Why 2026 is the Year of the Friend Let’s be real for a second: if you’ve opened a dating app in Shreveport lately, you’ve probably felt that immediate urge to throw your phone into the Red River.
What was once the “it” way to meet people is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Between the endless ghosting and the absolutely horrifying stories we see blowing up on TikTok, it feels like the digital dating scene has turned into a total minefield, especially for women.
We’ve all seen it. Our local “Are We Dating the Same Guy” Facebook pages for the Ark-La-Tex have become more than just a place to vent; they’re basically essential survival guides. When you’re seeing daily warnings about local conmen or guys who are “single” in Shreveport but somehow have a whole family in Bossier, it’s no wonder we’re over it…