Since they had both gone to Harvard, the firm asked Michelle to mentor Barack.
“Barack, about a month in, asked me out, and I thought no way.
This is completely tacky,” Michelle later explained toABC News.
In addition, Michelle had recently decided to take a break from dating.
Barack was persistent, however, and she finally agreed to a low-key outing.
After getting ice cream, they shared their very first kiss.
However, Michelle was still uncomfortable with the fact that they were in a relationship while working together.
However, they believed the relationship was doomed.
“My father appreciated Barack instantly but still didn’t like his odds,” sherecalled.
Barack quickly made a positive impression.
However, after Michelle and Barack left to go on a date, the family voiced their disappointment.
However, Craig was slightly more confident from that initial meeting than his parents.
Michelle later came to the same conclusion after Barack took her to Hawaii to meet his extended family.
Another point in Barack’s favor wasMichelle’s close relationship with her father.
The former first lady has been candid that she and Barack have had their share of difficulties.
For a time, they sought couples counseling to help them work through their difficulties.
“Instead of giving up, Michelle believes many situations require working together to solve the issue.
“I know how to talk to him about it and when because we’ve practiced it.”
Looking back at her marriage, Michelle’s glad she and Barack made the effort.
