Barack and Michelle: A Political Lovefest

posted 10.29.09

When we think about presidential love lives, we think of scandals… affairs… inappropriately used cigars… Maybe that’s why the world at large can’t seem to get enough of the happy anomaly that is Barack and Michelle. Even notoriously fickle media outlets are on board with their lovefest. The New York Times Magazine is devoting an upcoming issue to their wedded bliss and Michelle’s dishing out dating advice in December’s Glamour. (Although she is the First Lady, her relationship insights are still pretty relatable to us common folk. We wish we could say the same about Martha Washington’s “Wooden Teeth are Sexy” or Mamie Eisenhower’s “101 Ways to Woo With Fudge.”)

With our curiosity piqued, we decided it was high time we peeked inside the White House love nest. According to Moonit’s birth date analysis, the Obamas are a “match made in heaven.” Their relationship assessment goes on to indicate that they “have it all: they’re physically attracted to each other, they provide each other with unwavering emotional support, and they dig each other’s vibe.”

They’ve managed to keep up with their standing Friday date nights, but there’s got to be more to their 17 years of success than that, right? Moonit’s reading reveals that, “they’re both great at identifying with each other, they instinctively understand each other’s needs and moods, and they can practically finish each other’s sentences. It’s essentially like dating your best friend… who you want to see naked.”

As far as their long-term friendship goes, Moonit’s reading says they, “complement each other perfectly,” but that Michelle pretty much wears the pants; “she’s the Roger Clemens to his Jorge Posada. While she’s at the center of the show, barking orders and pitching a no-hitter, he’s guiding her, catching what she’s throwing, and backing her up with strong, quiet support.” As surprising as this may seem–especially considering that he’s the most powerful man in the free world–the President himself has admitted that, “my staff worries a lot more about what the first lady thinks than they worry about what I think.”

So, how do the Obamas fare from a professional perspective? According to Moonit, “no matter how difficult the task or challenging the project, you two always seem to come up with a perfect solution. He can really shine when you’re around, and you’re great at helping him achieve his true potential.” Obama’s half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, seems to agree; when asked what her sister-in-law has contributed to Obama’s career, her response was simply, “forward propulsion.” Here’s to hoping we feel some of the halo effects of all this positivity!