The Gates admitted they “no longer believe[d] we can grow together as a couple.”

There has also been debate as to whether or notthe couple signed a prenup.

According toPeople, no such agreement between the couple exists.

Bill and Melina Gates in France

The couple met when Melinda started working at Microsoft then just a small start-up right out of college.

They didn’t fancy one another right away, but gradually, the Gates gravitated towards each other.

Now what’s going to happen?"

Melinda and Bill Gates speak onstage at an event together

Bill described Melinda as “totally my partner.”

He appreciates everything about her as opposed to complaining about her."

Sadly, somewhere along the line, it seems the couple lost that connection.