The announcement of the divorce between Microsoft founder Gates and his wife Melinda has shocked the world, but there have been signs of a rift in their relationship for a long time. The woman has mentioned in her book about the couple’s disputes, Gates’ strength put her at a disadvantage; she also said that Gates worked long hours, resulting in little time for the family. She said, “If one of them hesitates, neither can sustain forward movement.”
Melinda’s autobiography, “The Moment of Lift,” published in 2019, mentions a fight in 2013. She proposed to Gates that she co-author the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s anniversary open letter, and after some reluctance to make changes, she eventually gave in and agreed to let her sign a separate article on contraception, but the anniversary open letter was still signed by Gates alone.
The following year, Melinda was responsible for three articles, one of which was about “myths that hinder the development of the poor,” and the other two were written by Gates; until 2015, the two finally wrote the open letter under their joint names. Melinda said she was introverted and private, but the couple learned from their time together; Gates had to learn how to achieve fairness, and Melinda had to learn how to fight for herself and get equal treatment.
Melinda also mentioned that before the marriage, both parties had written their strengths and weaknesses on the whiteboard, and after weeks of debate before deciding to marry. She said Gates was clear that the problem was not with her, he was the one who had been hesitant to make a decision, and even struggled to figure out if he could balance work and family. Melinda has complained that Gates spends 16 hours a day at work, making her miserable and even questioning whether she can keep going.
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