Michelle Obama Gives Relationship Advice

President and FLOTUS

by Lamar Tyler | on December 9th, 2009 | 5 comments

In an interview First Lady Michelle Obama had with Katie Couric a few weeks back she was asked about her early relationship with the President. Mrs. Obama responded with some solid advice that our single readers should take note of.

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Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.

Pecansandie

I usually dont leave comments on websites, but I was moved. She is so on point with her comments. So many women look at a man who is good looking and they overlook the fact that he may not be honest, kind or responsible. Men sometimes look at women and value a trophy over someone who is beautiful inside and out. In today’s society we are so focused on the superficial. Tiger Woods is a fine example of that. Maybe we could find more lasting and meaningful relationships if we went back to basic core values. Michelle and Barack are such great role models.
http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com Lamar

Thanks Pecansandie for breaking your routine and weighing in
.-= Lamar´s last blog ..The First Snow with the Tylers =-.
Anna

Thanks for the video. I too agree and live by the “look at how he treats his mother”. His mother is his best friend, I am second in line as far as females go, but there is no competition because she is the mother and I am the wife. I also observed how he was with his nieces and nephews and my kids. “My Baby May Not Be Rich, But That’s Alright By Me…”. I always say to him “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”.
http://howtogetyourexback-talk.com/blog Nora Jeanne Hirsu – How To Save Your Marriage

There is hope for those who are not in the “A” list for looks, beauty, rich and powerful.

People need to know that there is more to a person than being rich, beautiful and rich.

The Tiger Woods debate is a very good example that a marriage or relationship goes deeper than the superficial outlook

Thank you for sharing the video….

Nora Jeanne
Couple’s Sex Myths
.-= Nora Jeanne Hirsu – How To Save Your Marriage´s last blog ..Facing The Same Tiger Woods Marriage Problems – Should I Stay or Should I Go? =-.
Ali

The thing that impresses me most about the Obamas relationship is their apparent compatibility. In Hayden Dane’s short book “I Have One Question”(www.haydendane.com), the author argues that the essence of long-term compatibility is admiration; in particular, the Obamas personify this. Michelle appears to admire in Barack what he admires about himself, and Barack seems to admire what Michelle admires in herself. With that mutual admiration, long-term compatibility is almost assured.

If you haven’t read Dane’s book, I would strongly encourage you to do so. The Obamas strong relationship seems to speak to the validity and power of Dane’s theory of compatibility. Why not try to meet someone with whom you have that level of compatibility? You’ll know when that person comes along by having the conversation with him/her that Dane describes in his book.

As for the Obamas, I hope I have as successful a relationship as they enjoy! Bravo.