Bill Gates and Wife Getting A Divorce

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27 years and all the money in the world does not solve all issues.

The couple, two of the richest people on the planet, added that despite the divorce, they “continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation.” “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 next life,” they added. While the financial details of the Gates’ split are not yet known, the former Microsoft CEO is worth more than $130 billion as of January, and he still owns about 1.37 percent of the software company’s outstanding shares, making him the second richest person in the world.
 

fmdog44 said:
27 years and all the money in the world does not solve all issues.

The couple, two of the richest people on the planet, added that despite the divorce, they “continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation.” “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 next life,” they added. While the financial details of the Gates’ split are not yet known, the former Microsoft CEO is worth more than $130 billion as of January, and he still owns about 1.37 percent of the software company’s outstanding shares, making him the second richest person in the world.
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This is quite sad for them and their family but the children are most likely grown now. Wow, I didn't know he was That rich although I knew he was a billionaire. I hope best wishes for their futures.
 
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The (satirical) Babylon Bee was quick to jump on this story:

MEDINA, WA—In a shocking turn of events, Melinda Gates has changed her mind about divorcing Bill Gates only minutes after receiving the COVID vaccine.​
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"I have changed my mind and do not want a divorce from this amazing and handsome man," said Melinda with a glazed look in her eye. "Bill is perfect in every way. I cannot live without him. Also, Windows is the best operating system and Internet Explorer is the best way to surf the world wide web." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .​
 
fmdog44 said:
27 years and all the money in the world does not solve all issues.

The couple, two of the richest people on the planet, added that despite the divorce, they “continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation.” “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 next life,” they added. While the financial details of the Gates’ split are not yet known, the former Microsoft CEO is worth more than $130 billion as of January, and he still owns about 1.37 percent of the software company’s outstanding shares, making him the second richest person in the world.
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How right you are, FM, all the money in the world doesn't buy happiness an contentment.

One thing that flummoxes me... why do the super rich even get married? I wouldn't consider settling down if I were super wealthy. A relationship, sure, marriage, not a chance.

Just a cash-grab for all the gold-diggers in this world.
 
For those not in the picture Bill and Melinda Gates met when he had nothing...she helped him get where he is. Btw what's it got to do with anyone????
 
Dana said:
For those not in the picture Bill and Melinda Gates met when he had nothing...she helped him get where he is. Btw what's it got to do with anyone????
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That is absolutely not true. They met when he was CEO of Microsoft. He may not have been a billionaire yet but he was certainly a multi-multi millionaire as they met in 1987 and Microsoft had gone public in 1986.
 
Dana said:
For those not in the picture Bill and Melinda Gates met when he had nothing...she helped him get where he is.
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JimBob1952 said:
That is absolutely not true. They met when he was CEO of Microsoft. He may not have been a billionaire yet but he was certainly a multi-multi millionaire as they met in 1987 and Microsoft had gone public in 1986.
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So what? who cares? none of my business or yours!
 
Quote taken from FM's, OP.

"We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives".

Really? 27 years together, Bill, in his 60's, Melinda right behind him, but they believe that they can't grow together as a couple in the next phase of their lives. :rolleyes:

Guess on the flip-side of things, Bill, can find himself a new fling that will latch onto him just for his money, and Melinda can do the same. How lovely.
 
JimBob1952 said:
After Gates helped create the personal computer industry, they have both essentially devoted their lives to helping people. Not sure what "karma" has to do with it.
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Actually, it was more Apple and IBM who created the personal computer industry. Gates happened to be in the right place and the right time to sell a simple operating system that I believe he bought, called DOS, to IBM. Microsoft later capatilized on the need for base applications (word, excel, etc.)and created the operating system monolith it is today. As Microsoft got big and fat, Apple forged ahead with ever-smaller computers that are the standard iThings of today.
 

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