Gates Melinda responded to the ex-husband Bill Gates‘declaration according to which their divorce was “the error [he] Most “regretted.
“It was something that was necessary,” said Melinda, 60 The Sunday Times In a profile published on Sunday April 13, addressing Bill’s interview in January with The Outlet on their breakup. “If you cannot live your values in your most intimate relationship, it was necessary.”
Earlier this year, Bill, 69, admitted to the British newspaper that his divorce in 2021 had classified “at the top of the list” of his greatest failures as an adult.
“I don’t even know what to do with this statement, so I’m not going to comment on what he says,” said Melinda on Sunday. “He has his own life. I have my life now. I am very happy. “
Bill and Melinda were married from 1994 to 2021, separating after 27 years together. The Now-Ex, who share three adult children, finalized their divorce in August 2021.
“I just got to a point in life at 60 when I lived a lot,” said Melinda Time, Referring to the moment when she decided to end their wedding. “I remember that my mother said, after going through 60 years,” you know, I just found myself talking more. I’m going to get back to the dry cleaner and I tell them how they could be more effective, you know? “”
She added: “I have the impression of that. I lived life now, right? Life has a lot of lessons for us. And they can be difficult, but they can also be beautiful.”
The Pair divorce settlement was particularly “hard” for Melinda, who said Time that she even underwent a panic crisis at the time.
Melinda French admits that her divorce from Bill Gates was painful – but these days, she focuses on the work she always wants to do. In an interview with her published on Monday March 17, French recognized that “divorces are painful”, adding that the end of a wedding is “not something I would like on any […]
“When you leave a wedding, it’s very, very hard. And the negotiations were difficult,” said Melinda, adding that she had been going to therapy. “Well, look, I must be the first to recognize that I have a privilege. I mean, even the fact that I can have a therapist. Do you know how difficult it is for someone to find a therapist right now? So, even the fact that I can have a huge privilege, but I have not grown in this privilege.”
She continued: “But for me, there are absolutely common threads that connect us like humanity. … But emotions, sorrow, anger, wounds, those who always occur.”
Bill and Melinda have each evolved. The founder of Microsoft comes out together Paula Hurd Since 2022, while Melinda is currently sailing on the scene of meetings.
“I had so many friends presenting me people, and it was charming,” joked Melinda of her recent dates, adding that she wanted a man who is not intimidated by his wealth and his social position. “I’m sure some are and some are not. But I don’t really look for someone who would be intimidated by my status. This kind of genre governs them, right? ”
