Signs Barack And Michelle Obama’s Marriage Isn’t What It Seems

Cast your mind back to Michelle Obama’s story of how Barack Obama proposed to her. On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Michelle shared that they had been out at dinner when Barack started an argument. “You know, let’s talk about this marriage thing. I’m not sure it’s really that … ” he began, and this was far from the first time they had this argument. Michelle shared with Conan O’Brien during an episode on “The Light” that they often argued about the importance of marriage because Barack didn’t believe in it.

Conversely, thanks to her loving childhood and parents, getting married to the right man was really important to Michelle. Knowing this, Barack brought the topic up and predictably triggered Michelle. In her words, “He picks a fight! And so I deliver because I, too, am a lawyer.” Michelle was passionately defending her points when a waiter placed a plate with a ring in front of her. “Now, that ought to shut you up,” Barack said.

While it’s easy to find humor in the situation, it’s also crucial to wonder why Barack’s idea of a perfect proposal included pushing Michelle’s buttons. Considering that now, more than 30 years later, Barack jokingly says he’s afraid of Michelle, we’re guessing that he’s learned how dangerous it is to aggravate your partner intentionally.