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Michelle Obama Reveals Barack Obama Was Financially Struggling When They First Met

Michelle Obama Reveals Barack Obama Was Financially Struggling When They First Met
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has opened up about her early relationship with Barack Obama, revealing that he faced financial challenges at the time they met.
The Obamas’ story began in 1988 when Barack joined a law firm in Chicago where Michelle was already working. Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, Michelle reflected on the value of financial stability in relationships.
During a candid exchange with British author Jay Shetty, Craig asked his sister a pointed question:
“Would you be attracted to a man who wasn’t financially stable when you met him?”
Without hesitation, Michelle responded, “Uh, I married one,” prompting laughter from her brother, who admitted he had set her up with the question.
The conversation highlighted not only their close sibling dynamic but also Michelle’s perspective on personal growth, ambition, and the deeper qualities that matter in a long-term partnership.