Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has shared personal insights into her marriage with former President Barack Obama. Michelle Obama shared Barack’s habits that irked him in their marriage. Inside Mitchelle and Barack’s 30-year marriage Speaking on her newly launched podcast, In My Opinion, alongside her brother Craig Robinson, the 61-year-old reflected on aspects of Barack’s behaviour that took time to adjust to. Michelle disclosed that punctuality was not one of Barack’s best traits in their early years together. . “Barack had to learn what it really meant to be on time. He was the kind of person who, just as we were supposed to leave, would suddenly decide he needed to do something else, like go to the bathroom. And I would be like, come on, if we’re leaving, that means you should have handled all that already. That’s not the time to start looking for your glasses,” she remarked.
However, she noted that over their three decades of marriage, Barack improved on the poor habit. In the second episode of her podcast, Michelle also touched on another habit of her husband’s that she found did not sit right with her. She pointed out that Barack could spend hours with his friends but rarely engage in meaningful discussions. “My husband would always ask, ‘What do you guys talk about for so long?’ He does not quite grasp the emotional layers that come with deep friendships,” she said. Michelle also reflected on how Barack’s decision to run for president caught her off guard. She admitted that she initially did not believe he would run for the Oval Office and was hesitant about the idea, crediting her brother for convincing her to support his bid. “You were the one who made me see why I should back his campaign.
And Barack, being as smart as he is, knew he had to go through you first to get me on board because, at first, I was like, absolutely not,” she recalled. Michelle also expressed gratitude to her brother for being her pillar of support throughout her time in the White House. “I would not have made it through eight years in the White House without my big brother by my side,” she added. Michelle and Barack Obama are allegedly facing a tough time in their marriage. Is Mitchelle Obama separating from her husband? Michelle’s revelations come amid growing speculation about the state of her marriage to Barack. Whispers of a rift between the couple gained traction when Barack attended President Trump’s inauguration ceremony alone, while other former presidents were accompanied by their spouses.
Michelle’s absence was also noted at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, further fuelling speculation. The former president was later spotted alone at a Clippers game in early March, adding to the buzz that all might not be well in their marriage. However, neither Michelle nor Barack has publicly addressed the rumours as of this publication.
by DanVictor Munene
