Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray have announced their separation after a candid conversation about their relationship.
The couple, who are not planning to divorce, will date other people but continue to live together in their Park Slope townhouse. Their marriage, marked by its mixed-race symbolism and public scrutiny, has faced its share of challenges.
The couple's announcement goes beyond a typical political marriage separation, as they aim to share their experiences and lessons with others.
