Barack Obama makes explosive confession: "I had a deep deficit with my wife"

USA - The Obamas have already hinted several times that his two terms in office put a heavy strain on their relationship. Now the former US president has followed this up with a clear statement.

Barack Obama (63) made an honest admission about the state of his marriage to Michelle.
Barack Obama (63) made an honest admission about the state of his marriage to Michelle.  © Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star/AP/dpa

"I had a deep deficit with my wife," Barack Obama, 63, said in a conversation with the head of Hamilton College on Thursday, The Daily Beast reported.

"So I tried to dig myself out of that hole by occasionally doing funny things," the ex-president added. "Let me put it this way: It sure helps to be out of the White House and spend a little more time with her."

Former First Lady Michelle Obama (61) revealed juicy details back in December 2022. She couldn't stand her husband for a whole decade. She also suffered greatly from having to juggle her career and her two children.

She explained at the time: "You know what? Ten years - we've been married for 30 years - I'd prefer ten bad years to 30. It's just the way you look at it."

Married life is hard and many of the compromises that come with it are "not always fun".

In more than 30 years of marriage, Michelle Obama (61) has experienced some highs and lows with her husband.
In more than 30 years of marriage, Michelle Obama (61) has experienced some highs and lows with her husband.  © Charles Rex Arbogast/AP/dpa

Michelle and Barack Obama have been married for over 30 years

The Obamas have been married since October 1992 - quite a long time.

Separation rumors only recently surfaced again after the ex-president attended a few political events alone, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter (†100) and the inauguration of Donald Trump (78).

However, it is unlikely that Michelle and Barack Obama will divorce. In a conversation with her brother, Michelle explained that the family has "remained healthy" despite all the challenges.