#75 How a Viral “Alpine Divorce” Story Sparked a Conversation About Dangerous Dating Behavior

What would you do if someone you trusted suddenly abandoned you in the middle of a hike or remote location? A viral social media trend called the “Alpine Divorce” is sparking serious conversations about safety, emotional abuse, and control in relationships. In this episode, Heather Quick explores why this behavior goes far beyond a bad date and how similar patterns of manipulation, gaslighting, and abandonment can show up in relationships that later end in divorce.✔ Learn how abandonment behaviors may signal deeper patterns of emotional abuse or control in relationships.✔ Understand how gaslighting and blame-shifting can make it harder for victims to recognize unhealthy dynamics.✔ Discover practical safety precautions to protect yourself when dating or spending time with someone in isolated environments.Listen to this episode to learn how to recognize dangerous relationship behaviors early and protect both your emotional and physical safety.Link to the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/02/27/alpine-divorce-viral-dating-term/88905680007/ Interested in working with us? Fill out this form here to get started.Not quite ready? Interact with us on socials!Linktree- https://linktr.ee/FloridaWomensLawGroup Florida Women’s Law Group Website- https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Women Winning Divorce is supported by Florida Women’s Law Group.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited.Thank you for listening, please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to [email protected].