Former US president, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were spotted out on a date night in NYC amid rumors that their marriage is on the rocks. The former president and first lady were seen together in public for the first time in six months while leaving The Lowell Hotel restaurant surrounded by an entourage of secret service agents.
The outing comes after months of speculation that the Obamas' marriage has hit the rocks. The rumors were sparked up by Michelle's noticeable absence from several high-profile events this year; including January's presidential inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.
In March, Michelle also skipped their usual courtside seats at the NBA All-Star Game. On one recent podcast, Michelle revealed how she is in therapy to help her transition to what she thinks is the 'next phase' of her life.
Earlier this month, Michelle addressed the rumors head-on during an episode of the podcast The Diary of a CEO. 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,' Michelle said. She dismissed speculation about marital issues emphasizing that her decisions to skip certain high-profile events were personal choices, rather than any indications of marital discord. During the podcast Michelle acknowledged that marriage is 'hard' for her and the former president but added that 'I wouldn't trade it,' calling President Obama, 'as the young people say... my person.' 'The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it, because that's not who we are. And I know that about him. He knows that about me.' The Obamas have been married for 32 years and they both share two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
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