Bill Gates calls divorce his biggest regret

In a recent interview with The Times, Bill Gates reflected on his life and cited his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates as his greatest regret. He described the split, which followed 27 years of marriage, as a painful mistake that brought misery to both parties for at least two years. Gates acknowledged that Melinda played a significant role in his success and lamented the loss of their shared experiences, including their joint book club and meditative practices. Despite the challenges post-divorce, including Melinda's resignation from the Gates Foundation, Gates expressed that they maintain a cordial relationship due to their children and shared family events. He emphasized the importance of spending one’s adult life with a partner, underscoring the memories and depth such a relationship brings. Gates concluded by noting that while he has other regrets, none are as significant as the end of his marriage.