Michelle Obama got candid surrounding the early days of her relationship with former President Barack Obama Wednesday, recalling what it was like being together before finding financial success and how the pair had go through “hard things” to support each other.

Michelle Obama shared how she and Barack navigated financial struggles, adjusted to each other’s habits, and how she doubted his decision to run for oval office.

The couple met in 1989 when they both worked at a law firm in Chicago. They tied the knot in 1992 and later welcomed daughters Malia and Sasha.