Love Bombed & Manipulated: A Lawyer’s Divorce Horror Story | The Glamorous Grind
The Glamorous Grind Podcast
Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
Summary
Divorce horror story, green card marriage scam, emotional abuse, and prenup lessons. This episode of The Glamorous Grind tells the shocking true story of an attorney manipulated into a fast-tracked marriage that spiraled into a two-year legal nightmare. Our guest, Chow Qi, opens up about falling for a woman he met on an international dating site—only to face false restraining orders, financial devastation, and a court battle over property his mother paid for. From being love bombed and isolated to pressured into a vasectomy and shamed online, Chow shares the red flags he missed, the price he paid, and what he wants others to know.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 How a Smart Lawyer Got Trapped
03:05 Falling for the Wrong Person
07:10 Manipulation, Guilt Trips & Fast-Tracked Marriage
12:00 Green Card Marriage Scam
17:25 Credit Card Debt & Family Property Attacks
22:08 The Trial & Her Wild Demands
26:00 From Victim to Resilient Advocate
30:15 Domestic Violence Against Men
35:45 Dating After Abuse & Going to Therapy
38:15 Lessons Learned, Hope for Others
💥 This episode covers:
- Green card marriage scams 🚩
- Emotional and financial abuse in relationships
- Divorce manipulation & legal self-protection
- Men as victims of domestic violence
- The power of therapy, support, and starting over
