Barack Obama Opens Up About His Marriage to Michelle During an appearance at Hamilton College on April 4, former President Barack Obama, 63, spoke candidly about his marriage to Michelle, admitting he’s “in a deep deficit” and still making up for lost time. He reflected on the strain their eight years in the White House placed on their relationship, saying he’s been trying to make up for it with “fun things.” Michelle Obama has also shared the ups and downs of their marriage, once joking on her podcast about Barack’s relaxed sense of time. She recalled how he would start getting ready right when they were supposed to leave, prompting her to say, “A 3 o’clock departure means you’ve done all that… Don’t start looking for your glasses at 3!” Despite early challenges, the couple has grown together over more than 30 years of marriage, and Barack now seems focused on keeping their bond strong—both in life and love
