Their relationship has been damaged for a long time, and now the situation has become even more complicated.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are reportedly facing serious marital issues behind closed doors.

While they continue to present a united front and pose together publically, sources suggest that their relationship has quietly deteriorated in recent months. Growing tension, increasing distance, and speculation about another woman have only made things worse.

According to a source close to the couple, Michelle has been patient for a long time, but she is now ready to move on—despite the political and financial consequences of a divorce.

Michelle is done with Washington and done with Barack. She knows they can’t afford to ruin their reputation with a messy, public divorce. But behind closed doors, it’s a different story, – a source told RadarOnline.com.

Speculation about their marriage troubles is growing, especially since Barack Obama has been appearing in public alone more often.

Reports suggest he has been spending more time dining alone at high-end restaurants in Washington, while Michelle, 61, has been absent from important events.

Sources close to the former president suggest that his distraction may be linked to rumors about another woman.

He’s adjusting to life without her. Those close to them have known this was coming for a while, – a source said.

The first signs of trouble in their relationship became noticeable when Michelle was absent from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral—an unusual absence given her reputation.

Barack attended alone, sitting alongside other former U.S. presidents and first ladies, while Michelle was nowhere to be seen.

Michelle has always been the kind of person who shows up and plays her role, no matter what’s happening behind the scenes, – a source noted.

This wasn’t the first public event where their growing distance was noticeable. Michelle was also absent from Donald Trump’s inauguration, an event where many expected her to stand by Barack’s side.

Their marital tensions have reportedly worsened due to Barack’s frustration over Michelle’s refusal to run for president. Sources claim he was convinced she could defeat Trump and repeatedly urged her to consider running. He has blamed her ever since. That was the final straw for her, – a source revealed.

Now, those close to Michelle say she is putting her own happiness first and is no longer willing to sacrifice for Barack’s ambitions. She’s tired of sacrificing for him. He doesn’t need her anymore, – the source said.