Different Right Out the Gate: What I Learned From Divorce This may well be the rockiest time of your life. You will be under a microscope for your children, your spouse, the legal profession, and, if you are rich and famous, the whole world. But before you know it, the worst will be over. By Melissa Kalil Updated: May 19, 2021 Categories: Coping with Divorce , Divorce Recovery A text popped up on my phone. It was my sister. “He’s single” it said. Since my divorce her matchmaking skills have fallen flat to say the least, so it’s not surprising I ignored the text and carried on about my day. It wasn’t until the headline caught my attention later in the day that I discovered who she was referring to: “ Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years.” Three thoughts came to mind: first, I would need to set my sister straight. All seniors are off limits, even Bill Gates. Second, 27 years is actually im...