India, April 3 -- Michelle Obama recently got candid about the "hard things" she and Barack Obama did for each other when they were dating. During Wednesday's episode of the IMO podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson, the former first lady discussed her and the former president's financial condition during the early days of their relationship.

When Robinson queried, "Would you be attracted to a guy who's not financially sound when you meet him?" Michelle confessed, "Uh, I married one." The 61-year-old explained, "I left my corporate firm when I met Barack," adding, "I had somebody who was like, 'I got your back. The risks you think you're taking, they aren't that crazy, and I'm here to help you.'"

Michelle noted th...