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Melinda gates respond to ex-husband Bill gates‘A statement that their divorce was “the mistake (he) most” regretted.
“It was something that was necessary,” said Melinda, 60, The Sunday Times In a profile announced on Sunday, April 13, tackling Bill’s interview in January with the outlet for their breakdown. “If you can’t live your values inside your most close relationship, it was necessary.”
Earlier this year Bill, 69, admitted to the British newspaper that his 2021 divorce was listed “At the top of the list” of his greatest failures as an adult.
“I don’t even know what to do from that statement, so I’m not going to comment on what he says,” replied Melinda on Sunday. “He has his own life. I have my life now. I’m very happy.”
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates were married for more than two decades until their 2021 separation. “After much thinking and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our wedding,” wrote Melinda in a statement shared that May. “Over the past 27 years, we have risen (…)
Bill and Melinda married from 1994 to 2021, separating after 27 years together. Those now in Exes, who share three adult children, completed their divorce in August 2021.
“I’ve just reached a point in life at 60 places I’ve been through many,” said Melinda The times, With reference to the moment he decided to end their marriage. “I remember that my mother said that after she crossed 60, you know, I find myself talking my mind more. I’m going back to the dry cleaner and I’ll tell them how they could be more efficient, you know? ‘”
He added, “I’m kind of feeling that way. I’ve lived life now, right? Life has many lessons for us. And they can be hard, but they can also be beautiful.”
The pair’s divorce settlement was particularly “difficult” on Melinda, who said The Times she is even suffer a panic attack at the time.
Melinda French admits that her divorce from Bill Gates is painful – but these days, she has focused on the work she still wants to do. In an interview with Elle announced on Monday, March 17, French acknowledged that “divorces are painful,” adding that the end of marriage is not “is not something we would like on any (…)
“When you leave a wedding, it’s very, very difficult. And the discussions were difficult,” said Melinda, adding that she has gone to therapy since. “Well, look, I have to be the first one to acknowledge that I have a privilege. I mean, even the fact that I can get a therapist. Do you know how difficult it is for someone to find a therapist right now? So even the fact that I can get one is a huge privilege, but I didn’t grow up in this privilege.”
He continued, “But for me, there are completely common threads that associate us as humanity.
Bill and Melinda have all moved on. Microsoft Founder been dating Paula Hurd Since 2022, while Melinda is currently navigating the dating scene.
“I’ve had so many friends introducing me to people, and it’s been lovely,” Melinda quoted her recent dates, adding that she wants a man who is not shocked by her wealth and social status. “I’m sure some and some are not. But I’m not really looking for someone who would be intimidated by my status. That kind of management is, right?”
