Barack Obama talks 'deep deficit' with Michelle as divorce rumors swirl

Even some of the most high profile couples go through it and now the Obamas are getting real

about their marriage amid growing divorce rumors. Former President Barack Obama recently admitted

he's been digging himself out of a quote deep deficit with Michelle after years of putting the

presidency first. He made the comment during a conversation at Hamilton College saying his

two-term presidency took a toll on his marriage. While discussing his long-delayed presidential

memoirs, he cut himself off admitting he's been trying to make up for lost time by doing fun

things with Michelle. And he's not the only one speaking up. Michelle has also been getting candid

about their relationship, especially in the latest episode of her podcast, In My Opinion

with her brother, Craig Robinson. Would you be attracted to a guy

who's not financially sound when you meet him? I married one. The former first lady didn't hold back

sharing challenges they faced early on, before the spotlight. I left my corporate firm when I met Barack

and I had somebody who was like, I got your back. The risk you think you're taking

they're not that crazy, and I'm here to help you. That's when I said

And I would rather have that in a partner than a higher income Their transparency comes as rumors of a split continue to swirl Some frequently point to Michelle absence from Barack public appearances

including former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Trump's inauguration. Barack was also spotted solo at a Los Angeles Clippers game in March

sitting courtside with the team owner, Steve Ballmer, and his wife, Connie Snyder

The night before, TMZ caught him out again. this time having dinner with daughters Sasha and Malia without Michelle

Meanwhile, Michelle made her first public appearance since Trump's inauguration at the South by Southwest Festival in March for a live taping of her podcast

And a tabloid last year added to the online noise, linking Barack to actress Jennifer Aniston

It's a rumor she debunked on Jimmy Kimmel Live last October. There is no truth

There is no truth. You know Barack Obama. I've met him once

Met him once. I know Michelle Moore. than him. At South by Southwest, Michelle shared how she protects herself and her family from

online negativity, especially after years of being in the public eye. She says the best way to do

that and what they've taught their daughters is to tune out the noise completely. In fact

she said she doesn't think she's ever looked at a comment section. With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit san.com for more