Bill Gates called his divorce after 27 years of marriage the biggest mistake of his life

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Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is still grappling with the divorce from businesswoman Melinda French, with whom he lived for 27 years (they married in 1994 and divorced in 2021). He called their breakup the biggest mistake of his life, which he regrets the most.

In an interview with "The Times of London", Bill shared that they had a lot of good times, achieved success together, and founded a charity that fought against global poverty. But then something went wrong, and the divorce was difficult for both of them.

Now they occasionally see each other; they have three adult children and two grandchildren. Gates says the children have grown into good people, even though he spent much less time raising them than his ex-wife did.
Bill Gates
Microsoft founder, public figure, and philanthropist Bill Gates
The billionaire wanted his marriage to resemble his parents', who were together for 45 years. However, we dare to assume that his high workload played a cruel joke on him.

At Zoomboola.com, we personally believe that divorce is not always a tragedy. Sometimes it's just a new stage in life, especially after so many years of marriage. It seems Melinda thinks so too. She said it was tough, but ultimately opened new opportunities for her:
I live in my neighborhood. Now I can go to small shops. I can go to the pharmacy, I can go to the restaurant. I really enjoy it.
Melinda French
As for Gates, it seems he can't let go of the past yet. Maybe he just needs time. After all, 27 years is no joke. Although he is already trying to arrange his personal life. He is currently dating Paula Hurd, the widow of former "Oracle" CEO Mark Hurd.

Bill is already 69, and he's clearly not a foolish person. We think he understands that withdrawing into himself because of a divorce is pointless. And he's right not to stay idle and to be in a new relationship.
Melinda French and Bill Gates
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French
You need to take care of yourself, socialize with friends, and not feel lonely. There are plenty of examples where people became happier after a divorce (Melinda's words confirm this). These are the ones to look at, not those who suffer. The right mindset is important.

The psychologist also advises doing things you've long wanted to but couldn't in marriage. In short, fulfill all your "wants". And Gates can afford that (with his billions in the bank).

When you realize everything will be okay, both your body and mind relax. And you open yourself to all things new. We at the editorial office agree with this. Life doesn't end after divorce; on the contrary, it can even become more interesting.