First lady Michelle Obama misses life without the constant commentary, but says she does what works for her since there's always someone who thinks she could have done something better.
In the latest issue of Time magazine, Mrs. Obama says it's difficult to watch President Barack Obama burdened by the world's problems, and that White House life has been the "greatest single benefit" for her family.
Asked what she missed of her life before she became a public person, she said the anonymity.
"It's a lot easier to live your life when everything you do doesn't have a consequence," or is talked about, she said. "It's the anonymity of just living your life and making choices and decisions, and moving through the world without sort of constant commentary. That was nice."
Mrs. Obama said she realizes chatter is part of the process, but said it hasn't changed her or her choices. Time's newest issue hits newsstands Friday.
