[tps_header] Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, is truly an awe-inspiring figure along with his beautiful and brilliant wife Michelle Obama. He is, after all, the President of the most powerful nation on Earth, which would make the POTUS the most powerful man on Earth as well.

But, he is not just our POTUS; he is also a married man who has an exceptional marriage, which is a huge inspiration to many of us. The way in which the First Couple handles their marriage—despite the attention it gets—is remarkable. I invite you and yours to take a page from their book to grow your marriage as it becomes just as strong as the Obamas.

Here are 10 secrets that will give you insights into how the Obamas have such a successful marriage that you can have too!

10 Tips to Acquire a Marriage Like the POTUS & FLOTUS

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SECRET #1 – MAKE TIME FOR ONE ANOTHER

Many would say it is important to find time to be with each other.  However, I would say it is CRITICAL to MAKE (remember, we MAKE time for what is most important to us…are you taking time OR making time?) time for one another even if it means going to some length to free yourself of your obligations.

When talking about having date nights with her husband on the Late Show With Jimmy Fallon, Michelle observed:

We try to do date nights; it’s a little tough. Barack has a 20-car motorcade, men with guns, the ambulance is always there. How romantic can you be?