The couple parted ways in 2021 after a 27 year marriage.

Bill Gates regrets divorcing Melinda as he speaks about several decisions in his life. He claims that one of the most regretful decisions in his life is divorcing his former wife Melinda Gates. Bill Gates is 69 years old, one of the richest men in the world and co founder of Microsoft. He has been running Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation along with his former spouse. The couple were known as power couple for several decades around the world. However, the news struck in 2021 about couple’s serious differences and their plans to part ways.

Bill Gates and Melinda got married in 1994. Bill was a budding entrepreneur. They had three children from this marriage. However, there were some news circulating on the media lines that Mr. Gates had an affair in his office. And this was on of the major thorns in the relationship. Jeffrey Epstein, the infamous lord of womanizing in the United States also became one of the reasons for the breakup. Although, Bill considers his relationship with Epstein also a mistake. Melinda could not accept the betrayal of her husband during all these years.

After divorce, Melinda had her focus on her foundation and other activities. Whereas, Bill was back in the seat to take on Microsoft to the next levels. Moreover, Bill also focuses on Gates Notes now. On Gates Notes, website he writes about the people he meets, the books he’s reading, and what he’s learning and working on.

Bill Gates is now dating Paula Hurd, 62, the widow of Oracle CEO Mark Hudd. Melinda, 60, has also moved on with her new boyfriend, entrepreneur Philip Vaughn.

As Bill Gates speaks up, it shows how challenging life may have become for him after divorcing Melinda.