Cheating in love is not a deadly trend! Why is Alpine Divorce going viral? You will be stunned to know the truth

New Delhi: Nowadays, new forms of breakups are being heard in relationships. Every day a new term trends on social media. One such scary and shocking trend is ‘Alpine Divorce’.

This name sounds like a rich man’s divorce, but in reality it is a very cruel and dangerous way to end a relationship. This word is becoming increasingly viral on TikTok and Instagram. People are sharing their scary experiences.

Meaning of ‘Alpine Divorce’

This is not a legal divorce or court case. In ‘Alpine Divorce’ a person takes his partner to a dense forest, snowy mountains or to a remote trekking route. Breaks up midway and runs away, either verbally or secretly, leaving her alone.

It is very dangerous because there is no network there, the roads are unknown, the weather can be bad and there is a risk to life. In many cases, people get injured or even die due to cold, hunger or falling.

Where did the trend start?

The term was coined in 1893 in a suspense story by a writer named Robert Barr. "An Alpine Divorce" Came from. In the story, a husband plots to kill his wife by pushing her off a mountain in the Swiss Alps.

After 130 years, the Internet made this scary story a real life trend. The word ‘Alpine’ is used for high, snowy and dangerous mountains, such as areas of Switzerland or Austria, where it is difficult to survive alone.

Why is this trend prevalent on social media?

In early 2026, a TikTok video went viral in which a woman told that her boyfriend left her alone while hiking. The video received millions of views and hundreds of women shared their similar experiences in the comments.

Just saw a Tiktok of a girl whose boyfriend abandoned her during a hike in the woods. The comments were all about how this is a thing multiple men do. It’s so common it’s called Alpine Divorce and there are support groups for it….All I can say is wtf is wrong with men??? Why…

— Maryam (@hell_line0) February 24, 2026

Some said that the partner deliberately walked fast and left them behind. A tragic case is from Austria, where a climber left his girlfriend on a high mountain and she died of cold. The accused was convicted of negligent manslaughter. Now women are advised to be careful.

How serious is this trend?

Many people take it as dark humor, but it is a form of relationship abuse. In this the partner is deliberately put in danger. This has become a big security issue for women. When hiking or on an outdoor date, always share your location, go in a group and trust instincts. This trend is exposing the lack of trust in relationships and the brutal breakups.