Michelle Obama Gets Brutally Honest About Marriage Struggles, Says She 'Couldn’t Stand' Barack Obama for 10 Years

Former first lady Michelle Obama has admitted that she "couldn't stand" her husband, former President Barack Obama, for a decade of their 30-year marriage.

In a Revolt TV roundtable conversation earlier this month, Michelle, 58, revealed that raising children and her husband's political career had put strains on her marriage to Barack.

"People think I'm being catty saying this - it's like, there were 10 years where I couldn't stand my husband. And guess when it happened? When those kids were little," the former first lady noted.

Michelle said the imbalance in their marriage came when Barack's political career was on the rise. She noted that she was primarily responsible for taking care of their two daughters, Sasha and Malia, at that time, PEOPLE reported.

"And for 10 years while we're trying to build our careers and, you know, worrying about school and who's doing what and what, I was like, 'Ugh, this isn't even.' And guess what? Marriage isn't 50/50 - ever, ever," the former first lady said.

She added: "There are times I'm 70, he's 30. There are times he's 60, 40, but guess what? Ten years - we've been married 30. I would take 10 bad years over 30 - it's just how you look at it. And people give up... 'Five years - I can't take it.'"

Michelle Obama noted that for a marriage to work, you've "got to know" your partner and "like" who they are. She added that feelings change over time, and when that happens, couples need to put work into their relationships.

Netizens Praise Michelle Obama for Her Honesty About Her Marriage With Barack Obama

After getting candid about the challenges of marriage with her husband, Michelle Obama received praise for her honesty and openness.

According to the Independent, many netizens found Michelle's admission relatable and praised the former first lady on social media for being honest.

A Twitter user said, "That is called a normal marriage," while another wrote that she loves the former first lady more because of "her honesty."

"She's right, those years when kids are little are so stressful then plus work and plus cleaning! Love her honesty!!" the netizen noted. Another Twitter user commented that Michelle was "absolutely" right.

"I always say that it's not romance and roses everyday. Sometimes you have to dig deep, learn how to fight fair, learn the art of compromise and manage the highs and lows," the user wrote.

Another netizen said it was refreshing to hear Michelle talk honestly about her problems in her marriage with Barack Obama. The Twitter user added that it is good to know that "everyone sometimes has marriage issues."

The former first lady has spoken openly about the effort required for a happy marriage. In October, Michelle said that she and Barack do not want their girls to "rush into marriage" before "they even know who they are."

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama Marriage

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama first met at work and fell in love. The two met in 1989 when Barack was a summer associate at Michelle's law office.

Michelle was his mentor during a summer associateship in a Chicago law firm. Barack and Michelle went on their first date that summer and got married three years later or in 1992.

In a 2008 interview with ABC News, Michelle recalled that since both of them went to Harvard, the firm thought of hooking them up.

The former first lady initially turned down Barack's invite, saying she found it to be "completely tacky." However, she eventually gave in, and they went out for ice cream. The night ended with a kiss.

Barack told O Magazine in 2007 that she kissed Michelle on their first date, and "it tasted like chocolate." On the other hand, Michelle said they clicked right away, and by the end of the date, "it was over... I was sold."

Barack and Michelle got married at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, with Michelle's brother walking her down the aisle while Barack's brother was the best man.

Michelle earlier revealed that she had multiple miscarriages before giving birth to their first child, Malia, in 1998. She added that she even underwent IV treatments.

In 2001, the former first lady gave birth to their second daughter Natasha. Valerie Jarrett, a pal since the early 1990s, told Us Magazine that Michelle Obama really wanted to be a mother.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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