The concept of “Alpine divorce” refers to someone ending whatever involvement they’ve had with another person—be it a committed relationship or just a fling—and leaving them behind in the wilderness, usually in a remote and unfamiliar place.
It sounds scary and cruel, and I hope you’re one of the people who find it incredibly hard to imagine who could do such a thing. However, the phenomenon is gaining attention across social media, and quite a few women have come forward, saying they’ve experienced it firsthand.