Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray Announce Separation: A Positive Move in Their Public-Private Life

Former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, have announced their separation after about 30 years of marriage. The couple, who will not file for divorce, made the decision two months ago and plan to start dating other people while continuing to live together in their Brooklyn townhouse. They cited a lack of fulfillment in their relationship, which had become stale in recent years. De Blasio's mayoral tenure and presidential bid, as well as McCray's previous identification as a lesbian, were also mentioned as contributing factors. Both expressed that their love remains and they are figuring out how to move forward together.