“My Home Is Barack”: Michelle Obama’s Emotional Post Wins Internet
As per Michelle Obama, “Glamorising a relationship while you’re dating will lead you straight to difficulty once you’re married.”
Michelle Obama has shared a heartwarming note on marriage. The note was attached to a set of pictures featuring herself and her husband, former US President Barack Obama. The latest album screams love from miles away.
But here’s the thing—our marriage has never been perfectly 50-50. One of us is always needing more or giving more. We have to be willing to listen to each other, honestly and without defensiveness. Only then, can we evolve together.
Over the years, a lot of young people have asked me about marriage. And my response usually goes something like this: You have to prepare yourself for long stretches of discord and discomfort. You have to learn how to make real compromises in the way you’ve lived as an individual. Glamorizing a relationship while you’re dating will lead you straight to difficulty once you’re married. You can’t paper over problems when you’re living with someone day in and day out.
So you’ve got to ask yourself: What are you trying to get out of this relationship? Have you truly thought it through? Do you want a wedding or do you want a lifelong partnership? Those are two very different things. Together, you are answering the question: Who are we and who do we want to be?
Now I want to hear from you. What advice would you share about marriage or relationships? #TheLightWeCarry
People were quick to share their thoughts about marriage in the comments section.
A person wrote, “It’s not “You Vs Me” – it’s “Us Vs The Issue”.
Another added, “My favourite marriage advice was to view each disagreement as “you and me vs. the problem” instead of me vs. you.”
“Love is a decision of commitment + selflessness,” read a comment.
