Melinda French Gates on divorce: 'I couldn't trust what we had'

Melinda French Gates sits down exclusively with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King for her first TV interview since divorcing billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and 8 a.m. ET on CBSN.

[kbcoop]

My ex wife and I made it 24 years before she cheated and bailed. It was crushing and took me about 2 years to even start to feel normal. After you raise kids and countless dogs and cats and pets and all the sports and holidays and then it’s like gone. Took awhile for me to even want to think about “rebuilding”

[idjilju]

I understand her if you cannot trust your partner there is no point in staying. I’m sure everyone can relate to Melinda’s feelings

[Audiogeek-kfez]

The richest couple in America, on a split that was none of our business. Divorce of any kind hurts

[christybultsma]

What's worse than finding out your spouse cheated? Living with them every day after that!

[sacrilegeisrealworship]

Well I'm glad she left him. It's really hard to go thru a breakup, especially one that u didn't want that happened because you were cheated on. Betrayed. And humiliated in front of your friends, family, and the public eye. I'm happy for her that she doesn't have to be with a liar and a cheat anymore. And I'm glad that she is getting money from him. Hopefully she stays generous 🙏

[halbraun]

I would want to ask her what her regrets and highlights were from the marriage, how would she have done things differently, what advice would you give your younger self now? Were you aware of any way you had been manipulated into your role? What do you do when you realise you have invested so much into the relationship and how do you work through it with all the social pressure from your background?

[BNK]

Glad she’s healing from her heart break and disappointment; but it’s good that she stays respectful to her ex and their relationship; things do happen, people grow apart, money definitely didn’t make them happy, so it’s okay that each go their separate ways and live life to their fullest; you only have one life to live; I wish them both happiness, forgiveness and friendship as they move on with their separate lives 🙏🏾

[natashadickson]

Gayle King gets those high profile guests. Impressive.

[joyandpeacefullaughter]

Those men's faces when Gayle was talking. They don't feel sorry one bit 😂

[carolthomas]

Such a lovely lady. Shame on Bill for violating that trust. God bless her as she moves forward with her wonderful work with women especially.

[PrincePaulIowa]

There are always two sides to a story, always. This is half truth. Just half.

[lulybsanto]

OMG ! I am so glad she got over it !!! Bless you Melinda !

[donnadillon]

Wait didn't this happen like a year ago? Please report something real for a change CBS

[saulm]

She because Bill was hanging out with Eipstien too much.

[robr.]

Why would only women relate to this conversation?

[elizabethbesco]

Why does Gail always get these interviews.

[jrculbertson]

Oprah is a bad joke.., ... how in the world are MOST women expected to RELATE with

[nejdetbulbul]

She's saying something without saying something.

[LanceblissfullyWalks]

I’m really excited about the billions of dollars that I have! Lol 😂 just a different perspective.

[lifewithlyza]

Good Morning America ☀️ Have a happy, healthy & blessed day 🌤 Greetings