How much do Barack and Michelle love one another? Let us count the ways! If there is one thing that is absolutely undeniable about President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle is their unwavering, undeniable, inspirational love for one another for over 25+ years! And quite frankly, we can't get enough!
Having first met in 1989 when the two were one of the few Blacks at Chicago law firm Sidley Austin, the couple (whose first date was a trip to an art institute, followed by a movie date to see Do the Right Thing, and a first kiss outside of an ice cream parlor), instantly fell for each other and it was love at first 'Spike!'
They would later get married in 1992, and give birth to their daughters Malia Ann (18) and Natasha (15) in the years to follow. And, as we all know, after successfully creating a family of their own, they would later become the face of a nation, serving as the first Black, first family of our nation between 2008 to now!
The last 8 years have been a whirlwind for the Obamas, but in-between their hectic schedules, the couple still found time to inspire us with their love. Whether it's a little PDA between PSAs, or a full-own interview with the likes of Barbara Walters or Vogue, the Obamas' "love goals" is everything!
Check out some loving quotes from favorite love birds through the years, and feel free to fall in love with them all over again!
3. If you can work through the tough times, the love and respect you have for each other deepens.
"We've been married now twenty years, and like every marriage you have your ups and you have your downs, but if you work through the tough times the respect and love that you feel deepens." -- (President Barack Obama on Barbara Walter, December 2012)
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