14 Times Michelle and Barack Obama Were #RelationshipGoals

By Mehera Bonner
Updated Jul 14, 2016 @ 4:00 pm
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Look, all presidential couples are created equal (ok, that's not exactly true), but know this: Michelle and Barack Obama are the cutest of the cute. These two are constantly rendering us swoon-y thanks to their infectiously loving relationship, and the time has come to waltz down memory lane with their sweetest moments. And take note: if this is how in love they are on camera, you can only imagine what they're like behind closed doors.

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December 8, 2004

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Just some pre-event bow-tie arranging, courtesy of the world's most adorable duo.

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December 13, 2010

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In which Michelle and Barack gear up for a kiss. Spoiler alert: there will be many more kissing pictures.

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August 16, 2007

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See? Told you. And hand-holding, because they literally cannot get enough of each other.

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January 21, 2013

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Another day, another public makeout session.

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February 5, 2008

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First security guard: "Have you ever seen anything so sweet?"

Second security guard: "Literally, never."

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December 6, 2009

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Unclear if they're high fiving or waving, but either way: YES.

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July 16, 2012

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What, you were worried there wouldn't be enough kissing photos? Because there's this thing called the kiss cam...

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January 2, 2008

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Annnnnd, boom. Romance explosion.

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November 2, 2008

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Literally cannot with the way he's grinning at her.

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November 4, 2008

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That moment when your husband finds out he's going to be president.

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October 21, 2008

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Casual public nuzzling. Michelle's face says it all.

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January 8, 2008

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In which Michelle gives her husband a sneak-attack hug and he's totally into it.

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June 19, 2013

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Just making sure Obama's makeup is on point.

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September 25, 2015

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And finally, more bow-tie arranging. Because if there's one thing Obama hasn't learned in the past eight years, it's how to tie this thing.

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