When I think about phenomenal married couples, there are few
greater than Barack and Michelle Obama. Loving each other, growing closer,
building a future, parenting wonderful children …all this while setting a
positive example for all to see. An
example that constantly contradicts the one the media uses to define the Black
family. The Obamas are re-writing the
script by their own definition and brand standards.
When asked their secret to sustaining a successful and
thriving marriage for 20 years, the couple had this to say…
Michelle Obama: “As
my husband would say, just make her happy. Make her happy and continue to be
friends… it’s the friendship that gets you through the tough times. We’re man and wife, we deal with our
kids. I try not to get in his head. He’s
got a lot of wonderful advisors and they are talking through what they are
going to do and it’s just better for me to be his rock.”
President Obama: “Seek
out a woman with good genes, and then marry her. For the gentlemen out there
who are not yet married, let me just explain to you: Your goal is to improve
your gene pool by marrying somebody who is superior to you.”
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Reading Michelle Obama’s thoughts about her marriage to Barack she spoke of the importance of friendships. This reminds me of a favorite quote... "The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had." And regarding love --- “Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear.”
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