A statement by William Bonner about the end of his marriage to Fátima Bernardes drew the attention of netizens and generated praise for the posture of the former couple. The journalist rejected the idea that the divorce, announced in 2016, is synonymous with failure. When commenting on the 26 years he spent alongside the presenter, he questioned the expectation that a relationship needs to last forever to be considered successful.
The speech took place during a participation in the video cast "Cá Entre Nós", presented by Fátima Bernardes herself and by the couple's daughter, Beatriz Bonemer. The program brought the former couple together in a relaxed conversation about the relationship they had over more than two decades.
The statement quickly reverberated on social media, with many users praising the maturity demonstrated by both in the way they handled the end of the marriage. The theme generated significant engagement among followers, who appreciated the respectful way Bonner spoke about the past relationship.
