During an October 1, 2025, episode featuring her brother Craig Robinson and Dr. Orna Guralnik from Couples Therapy, the former First Lady admitted that one of the small things that gets under her skin is the way Barack Obama chews. She joked, “The way you’re chewing makes me want to smack you upside the head,” adding that she and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, often find it irritating.

The conversation turned into a deeper reflection on long-term relationships, with Dr. Guralnik explaining how such everyday irritations can reveal underlying emotional “edges.” Michelle agreed, noting that even little annoyances can spark bigger conversations about connection and boundaries.

She also reminisced about first meeting Barack back in 1989, describing their relationship as a “slow burn” that grew into love and, eventually, marriage in 1992. Despite playful annoyances, she emphasized that she’s never thought of walking away — and still calls Barack her “best friend” and “everything.”