Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss their relationship on the ‘IMO’ podcastMichelle Obama’s brother, Craig Robinson, recently shared that when Michelle began dating her now-husband, Barack Obama, he had doubts about their future. He joked on their new podcast, IMO, about his initial thoughts on Barack’s unique name and predicted their relationship would only last about a month. Fast forward over 32 years, the Obamas are happily married with two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Craig Robinson recalled his initial skepticism towards Barack and even shared a funny anecdote about their first meeting. Despite his reservations, he eventually realized Barack’s qualities, including his team player mentality during a pickup basketball game. This experience convinced Robinson that Barack was a good match for Michelle, leading to their long-lasting relationship and marriage in 1992.
Michelle also chimed in on the podcast, disputing her brother’s doubts and highlighting her previous long-term relationships. She jokingly mentioned her mother’s reaction to Barack being tall compared to her previous boyfriends. The podcast episode provided insights into the early days of Michelle and Barack’s relationship and showcased the enduring love between the couple, as demonstrated by Barack’s touching Valentine’s Day tribute to Michelle after 32 years together.
Michelle recently shared about the scrutiny and speculation surrounding her marriage to Barack due to her newfound independence. “As women, we often struggle with disappointing others. People couldn’t even believe I was making choices for myself this year. They automatically assumed my husband and I were getting a divorce,” Michelle told Sophia Bush on the iHeartRadio podcast Work in Progress. “Society tends to question a grown woman’s decisions.” See the original post on People’s website.
