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Couples around the world–regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, background, or creed–should take notes from Barack and Michelle Obama.

A Soul Tie

I’m not talking about in terms of his presidency, but in terms of the couple’s interactions. Rarely do you find two people so genuinely in tune with each other. It’s obvious they have what my friend would call a “soul tie,” and it’s not just a political front for the cameras. They aren’t one of those couples that needs to separate their careers from their relationship, blocking out “business time” from “our time”. They are a team, and as a team, their relationship plays a vital role. If they were fakers, that wouldn’t be possible.

The Perfect Team

Barack doesn’t reduce Michelle to playing in the background. She was just as much a part of his candidacy as he was, and I’m positive the trend will continue into his presidency. He makes it known that she just might be a tad bit smarter than he is. Along the same lines, she doesn’t try to overshadow him or get on some bra-burning feminist high horse. He is just as proud of her as she is of him, and their authenticity resounds the world over.

Michelle doesn’t mess around; she’s quick to tell him how it is. Barack is a real man, and I don’t believe he would have it any other way. Can you see him married to some weak “yes woman” with no backbone? Not a chance. She is very aware of her worth and revels in her femininity, yet she knows how and when to call the shots.

They are on the same mental level—something very important in a relationship. They challenge each other, but they aren’t in competition, a difference many couples have trouble deciphering. He calls her “his rock” and means it. How beautiful is that? Michelle is a real woman, and she holds it down.

Not Mushy, Just Beautiful

Furthermore, they aren’t extra mushy and sentimental. I love that they don’t get outrageously kissy or seem to have a need for attention on their relationship. It’s not what you see in the movies or on television. What you see is what you get with the Obamas. They don’t have one of those relationships in which you wonder if they ever have disagreements. I know they have disagreements. I can tell Barack annoys Michelle at times and vice versa. But they also seem like a couple that doesn’t yell and scream. When Barack is getting to her, I can see Michelle retreating to read a book or work out while she calms down before re-approaching the situation.

It’s a REAL romance with an authenticity we rarely get a chance to view…and that is a beautiful thing.

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