Michelle Obama On Her Marriage: It Might As Well Be Over In a recent television interview, First Lady Michelle Obama accidentally let the public in on her marital problems. During the interview, Michelle tells the reporter that as a busy single mother, she is well aware of how hard it can be to raise two children alone. Of course, the statement implies that Barack does not help to raise the kids. Some speculate that this could be evidence that the marriage is coming to an end. This would leave Michelle with their daughters for the majority of the time. Whatever the reason, it is clear that Michelle considers herself to be a single mother. Watch the video below and tell us what you think. 