"Does That Mean..": How Twitter Reacted To Bill And Melinda Gates Divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce on social media. They said they will continue to work together in their foundation, the largest philanthropic operation in the world.

Bill Gates, the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft, and his wife Melinda Gates on Monday announced that they were separating after 27 years of marriage.  pic.twitter.com/padmHSgWGc Wishing you both the best going forward. I respect the candor, regret the fact that you have to deal with the public eye in all of this, and admire enormously your ability to continue collaborating in your shared commitment to the work of the foundation. Godspeed. https://t.co/bRTkAZCYWb Wow.. So now Bill Dates.. ???? https://t.co/V4LVHGMsFQ Does that mean you are single? ???????????????????? https://t.co/D1gNDmv87s Isn't this ironic, the man who uses technology against us is asking for privacy. https://t.co/Rt64gOCWQJ I'm asking for him to respect my family's space as well. https://t.co/Ovh37FGGf3 "We ask for space and privacy"Tweets to 55 million followers https://t.co/CQH7AG2VlZ "Space and Privacy" while promoting vaccine passports? Yeah, I'd like some space and privacy too, Bill. https://t.co/BGpHTF3c5P I like my privacy too, Bill. https://t.co/XrvAoWLe6d In a joint statement on Twitter, they said that "after a great deal of thought and a lot of work" on their relationship, they had decided to part ways.  "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives," they tweeted, adding, "but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives".