Barack and Michelle Obama’s romance began in 1989.
While their life together looks glamorous,Michelle doesn’t want people to idolize her romance.
“Marriage is hard,” Michelle explained to"CBS Mornings.
Michelle, on the other hand, likes acts of service.
“Stop kissing me.
Just do the laundry.”
The former first lady explained on her podcast"Michelle Obama: The Light.
“We were always together,” she said on her podcast"Michelle Obama: The Light.
““So it was like, ‘Mmm, bye.
Throughout their marriage, Michelle has seen Barack maintain this same loving dedication to her and their daughters.
After his second term was over, Barack noticed that Michelle seemed happier and more at ease.
In addition to communicating love, couples also need other tools, like the ability to navigate conflicts.
“But you don’t quit on it,” Michelle explained"The Jay Shetty Podcast.
““That’s what sustaining a relationship is.
It’s the choice to figure it out.”
The former first lady acknowledges that relationships take practice, and she and Barack learn from their mistakes.
Time and experience have made her aware of these transgressions more quickly, so she can apologize faster.
Michelle also observed that her approach to conflict has changed over the course of her marriage.
To compromise, Barack gives her time to process her feelings before they logically discuss the issue.
