OK I've never done a "breaking" diary before but this is and it's heart breaking to me too. No, I don't know them personally but still.. After 40 years of marriage that seemed to have withstood the normal tests of time and marriage, not to mention having survived the meat grinder of politics...TPM reports:
Reports: Al And Tipper Gore Separating After 40 Years Of Marriage
It's not just tabloid fodder:
The couple reportedly made the announcement in an "Email from Al and Tipper Gore." CNN also confirmed with a "longtime family friend" that the Gores have decided to separate.
We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate.
This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following a process of long and careful consideration. We ask for respect for our privacy and that of our family, and we do not intend to comment further.
Very sad. It seemed that they would have made it and it's clearly for them to decide that it's over. I wish them each well and hope they find what they need. Anyway, thought the community would want to know.