Is it because her film career didn’t fly? Reviews of her recent acting and directorial stints were not too merry for her. So, I guess no need for Mr. Ritchie now. :)

You have suggested an interesting hypothesis on the whole matter. Madonna has always been very practical about everything.

One still wonders what the real reason for the breakup is? Is it that Guy could not take Madonna’s wild ways any longer (those tied-to-bed-and-whipped kind of sex may not appeal to everyone!).

Or does the cause lie in growing intolerance of each other as Madoona has suggested?