New Delhi: A sparkling yet contentious new trend is lighting up social media feeds, particularly on TikTok, where users are turning ordinary body glitter into a so-called “divorce dust” tool to test partners’ fidelity.
Dubbed the “Divorce Dust Trend,” it involves women’s (and sometimes others’) applying fine, clingy glitter to their skin, clothes, or belongings before dates or intimate moments. The logic is simple yet mischievous: if the glitter mysteriously appears on a partner’s body, clothing, or home later, it supposedly signals infidelity or secret contact with someone else.
Videos showcasing the trick have gone viral, with creators hailing it as a “genius hack” or an “easy way to catch cheaters.” One popular caption that sparked the frenzy was “married men hate glitter”, evolving into a full-blown phenomenon where glitter doubles as both deterrent and evidence. Some users call it playful self-protection, especially for those wary of dishonest dates.
However, the trend has ignited fierce debate. Relationship experts caution that such “tests” erode trust rather than build it. They argue that sprinkling glitter fosters unnecessary suspicion, breeds misunderstandings, and can damage healthy relationships through baseless accusations. Open communication and mutual respect remain far more effective for strengthening bonds, as specialists emphasise.
While a section of netizens finds it creative and empowering — particularly as a light-hearted “sisterhood” defence against potential deceit — critics label it toxic, invasive, and a sign of deeper insecurity in modern dating culture.
As the glitter continues to sparkle across timelines, the trend highlights ongoing conversations about loyalty, privacy, and trust in relationships.