Community Chat

[MorningLover]

~CBS news

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage, the couple announced in a joint statement Monday. 

"After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives," the statement said.

"We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life."

[jackthebear]

surprising on that one

[Brisky]

I am shocked...

[itsmagic]

I’m surprised too. 

[luvzchiz]

One never knows what goes on behind closed doors.  

[jackthebear]

you can have all that money and it still isn't enough,

they could live separately etc.

I know it's none of my biz but I am very curious about the reason

[deepwaterdotter]

May they both find happiness in the future.

[Greeneyedlady21]

It's sad, after 27 years. They seemed to have a true partnership. But to me it's a positive to not stay in an unhappy marriage after you have worked on it and tried. I'm sure it's tough for them and their kids.

[haddon9]

Like many of you I am very surprised too....

[gertrudecloset]

Dang, who would have thought?  Just goes to show no amount of money can ensure you unconditional love.