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The Internet Applauds Barack Obama And Michelle Obama As 'Role Models For Marriage' After The Former First Lady Reveals They've Gone To Couples Therapy: 'Constant Work'

January 24, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have been married for over 33 years and have been through it all together—including two terms as President and First Lady. While their marriage may look perfect from the outside, Michelle recently revealed that their strong bond is only in place because of the “constant” work she and Barack put into it. Speaking with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the 62-year-old spoke about their experience going to couples therapy and how it’s improved their marriage. Keep reading for more information.

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Michelle Obama Reveals She And Barack Go To Couples Therapy

Last week, sitting for the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper, Michelle explained that she is a big proponent of therapy. "We've been in couples therapy," Michelle said of her and her husband. "I believe in the practice of having those conversations with objective people who help you piece through that stuff, and it’s a constant, it’s constant work."

She also added that there's no reason to be scared of therapy, saying, "we are ever-growing, evolving, improving."

"I’ve grown to know I don’t have control over him, just like he doesn’t have control over me," she continued. "So let me do my work and let him do our work and together we come together as whole people."

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Social Media Reactions

Across social media platforms, fans cheered for Michelle's revelation, saying she and Barack are "role models for marriage."

"She gets it," another fan said. "And speaks so eloquently and righteously without being preachy—more of this!"

"Love her so much," another person posted. "She is so real and grounded."

"It's like my favorite aunt is giving me advice!" one comment reads.

"I miss having the Obamas in the White House," another person said. "I miss having people I'm proud of to represent our country."

"Love to hear such a well-respected person talking about this!" a final fan said.

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Freelance Writer

Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.

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