Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Separation from Wife of 29 Years While Continuing to Live Together

• De Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray have decided to separate after 29 years of marriage but will continue living together in Brooklyn.
• Stresses of de Blasio's time as mayor and failed presidential campaign strained their relationship, though they maintain love and respect for each other.
• McCray previously identified as a lesbian before her relationship with de Blasio, who had initial doubts about marriage due to this.
• They plan to date other people during their trial separation but remain committed to their family and raising their two children together.
• The decision to separate was mutual, with both seeking more passion and fulfillment.

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