41. When Barack Obama Met Michelle Robinson

41. When Barack Obama Met Michelle Robinson

This week, we're telling a love story that starts with an ice cream date in Chicago and leads to the White House in D.C. It's none other than Barack and Michelle Obama.

From the outside, the Obamas' 30 year marriage looks picture perfect. But Michelle has repeatedly shared that “there were 10 years I couldn’t stand my husband.” 10 years—that’s quite a long rough patch! But with hard work and determination, the 44th President and First Lady made it through to the other side. Here's how they did it.
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