Love is a slippery slope.

Love is a slippery slope.

By Wendy Clinch •  Updated: 04/28/07 •  1 min read

I can’t be the only who noticed that Prince William busted up with his long-time girlfirend while on a trip to Zermatt.

Who’s to say why they broke up. It’s probably something that’s been coming for a while. I’ve known people who’ve found love on the slopes. But I’m sure it’s also possible to lose it on a ski trip.

It’s true that skiing can bring out the worst in people. Poor conditions, fear, equipment problems, crowded lift lines, etc. can cause tempers to flare and a weak relationship to fracture. Maybe it’s a good way to determine how good you are for each other. Fun on the slopes equals fun everywhere else. Cranky on the slopes, with your significant other turning into the Abominable Snowman, could mean it’s time to look elsewhere.

After all, I hear there’s a Prince available……