Michelle Obama admits that living with 'rumors' about her family since husband Barack Obama ran for president in 2008 hasn’t always been easy — but they have found a way to get past the 'negative energy.

Speculation about the Obamas' marriage has been a hot topic, especially with Michelle's absence from several high-profile events. Notably, she skipped former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Donald Trump's inauguration, both of which Barack attended solo. These absences fueled rumors of a rift between the couple.

Michelle and Barack Obama have no problem dismissing the haters. During the former first lady’s Thursday, March 13, live taping of her new podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” she explained how they get past the negative remarks about them amid rumors their marriage is headed for divorce.

While attending SXSW, former First Lady Michelle Obama said she never reads comments on social media and urged young people to do the same in a bid to avoid 'negative energy'