**Gates Reflects on Divorce from Melinda as a Mistake **

⏺Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has openly called his divorce from Melinda French Gates the "biggest mistake" of his life. Although Gates now has a new partner, Paula Hurd, it took him two years to process the emotional toll of the separation.

⏺He also expressed disappointment that Melinda left their foundation in 2024. However, Gates mentioned that their relationship is improving and that they still see each other occasionally.