This week, Bill and Melinda Gates announced they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage. One of the world's wealthiest couples, the Microsoft founder and his wife have established a charitable foundation and raised three children.
We'd like to speak to other couples who have separated after long term relationships.
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How did you know you were better off apart? How did you cope with the process of separating?
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