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According To Barack Obama These Are The 3 Questions You Should Ask Before Marrying Someone
The former U.S Commander-in-Chief, Barack Obama, can now add love guru to his title. Over the course of eight years we received a first hand glimpse into the Obama’s marriage and let’s just say, no matter what side of the aisle you fall on, they have shown us what #relationshipgoals really means. I mean come on, who among us can forget the ex-Commander singing Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”?
After almost 26 years of marriage, former President Obama has become a trusted source for relationship advice for those around him. In his book “Yes We (Still) Can”, former Senior Advisor to the president Dan Pfeiffer shared the most invaluable words of wisdom on love he received from the ex-POTUS. The former president told Pfeiffer to ask himself three questions, which boil down to his basic principles for a successful partnership. Find someone interesting and funny, who will be a good parent (if you so desire). Smooth and straight to the point, these tips bring it back to the roots of a relationship. So throw out your old relationship magazine quizzes and scroll down because Bored Panda has the complete former POTUS love questions below.
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Dowbo 6 years ago
Speaking as a Brit..... Americans have no idea what they had in that man! Truly something special.
JP 6 years ago
As an American, I just want to say, most of us really did have an idea of the greatness that is Obama. We loved our president and were proud to be Americans. I have no idea how the Orange Moron got into office. He and his cabinet are systematically destroying our country and I cannot wait until November and we can vote most of them out. Maybe then we can impeach the idiot in 'charge' and get back to fixing what he destroyed. Economy. Allied Relations. Environment. Blatant Racism.
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varwenea 6 years ago
I miss Obama. I miss his eloquence, his truth, his thoughtfulness, his integrity, etc. etc. I miss all of him.
anarkzie 6 years ago
I imagine it would go something like this: Moved on them very heavily just kiss them, don't even wait, grab them by the pussy. You can do anything"
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Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
It's interesting to observe, how when Obama was in charge, many people were whining and were not happy (for example with Obamacare project). But now, that they got someone else, they suddenly started missing him. I'm not aiming this comment at anyone in particular, it's just a general thought.
varwenea 6 years ago
Amongst the circle of people I know, the people who whined are not the people who now say they miss him. They still don't like him.
Load More Replies... Xiaolaohu 6 years ago
I miss civil discourse. We ought to be able to disagree about some things without hating. No one is going to have their mind changed by hateful vitriol and by being branded idiotic and evil. This is applicable to every side in politics. Incidentally, why do other nations' citizens care enough about the USA to become so irate? Also, also why do people use vulgar and offensive phrases to condemn a person for being vulgar and offensive? Now, everyone arm and attack!
Xiaolaohu 6 years ago
And before you do attack, I want you to know I truly try to see the best in people, and both sides. Obama was a very polished, dignified man in public, don't know him in private so I won't assume he's different off camera. His big idea, healthcare, was a good one to tackle, but unfortunately enriched only the insurance companies, being mandated to buy an insurance policy without good options out there, well it bites. Most in USA get health insurance through an employer and those rates are negotiated company to company, so a larger company with more employees in the pool gets a much much much better rate, by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month. Trump is not polished, not dignified, probably not particularly moral in a traditional sense when it comes to family values (I told you I try to give the benefit of the doubt). But the economy is doing better, spending is up, unemployment down. I see new stores, houses for sale again and actually being sold.
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Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
I'm eating a french toast bagel with cream cheese. Yum!
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anarkzie 6 years ago
I imagine it would go something like this: "Moved on them very heavily just kiss them, don't even wait, grab them by the pussy. You can do anything"
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Susanna Vesna 6 years ago
Sorry, the rest of the World does not share your heartache over the man who continued to wage wars on Middle Eastern countries. Lovely advice though. Wish he thought about numerous relationships that were destroyed over the ocean, far from y'all "humanitarians"!
Man Boobs 6 years ago
As much as he was a thoughtful, poised, intelligent & articulate president, did he really live up to the hope and expectation that swept him into power in 2008? What were his key achievements in 8 years? and did he really manage to step out of the party shadow and stamp his mark on the country in concrete terms? (other than feel good quotes and memories after he has left office)
John Smith 6 years ago
Once again, you can't argue with Man Boobs. Nails it. Obama was a well spoken moron who hurt America more than he helped. Good riddance to that asshat.
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Full Name 6 years ago
Hey commenters: leave politics out of this. I thought Obama was terrible, but this article isn't political. The normally really biased BP actually put together this article which is about his love advice, and nothing more. It's a good article and people need to just take it for what it is. Thumbs up because it's great advice.
kkathleen517 6 years ago
I've said this before but just how in the F**k did we go from Obama to Donald f*****g Trump? I like to pretend that it was all a bad dream and he really isn't out President...yeah it's just an episode of the Twilight Zone
Sabal Minor 6 years ago
Yeah I so want advice from a sell out who ramped up NSA surveillance, pushed us into more wars (Syria, Yeman, Afghanistan ), gave us a rightwing sorry health plan, and appointed more bankers to run top posts! Sound familiar? We could've had Bernie if it had not been for Obummer's interference so yeah blame Trump on him. Thanks, Obama now go take yur half a million from Wall St. B***h.
David Horchak 6 years ago
No way Obama gets elected if he wasn't black. No experience and his wife says she hates America. Next question can you get to keep from saying something stupid when you run for president. Next question can she kick your a*s. I'm betting Michelle could beat him up. Third question you're a lawyer you passed constitutional law can you stop violating the constitution? Oops she should be asking that.
Anna Salerno 6 years ago
The first question he should have asked mooochelle is, "Are you a man or a woman?"
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
He already knows the answer to Michael's gender.
Load More Replies... Lidee Moril 6 years ago
From the grandeur of Obama to the grand fart of Chump in such a short time. I feel so sorry for conscious America.
John Doe 6 years ago
Mr. President, do you have some advice for the 'forever alone[rs]'? (asking for a friend :v )
Iris 6 years ago
Join the official club of the forever aloners and you'll never truly be alone! You'll have the club.
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Martin Hamilton 5 years ago
My favourite photo in the article is the first one. The look of contentment on Michelle's face at a young age.
Patricia Ross 6 years ago
I never ever used to watch CNN, but with Trump as president, I watch it all the time now. If my death is imminent, I want to know ahead of time.
Nevi Løvfelt 6 years ago
When I think how classy Obama was (and still is), and then look at the man sitting in the White house today, I cringe. The difference is so sad.
Big,Ern MCCracken 6 years ago
question 1: do you hate America as much as i do question 2: do you hate white people as much as i do question 3: do you Allah as much as i do
Tedus 6 years ago
Just out of curiourity i looked if the current president had to say something on the matter of marriage - and of course he did. My selection may be biased - but alsmost all you find goes the same direction. "Cherish it when you find someone with both beauty and brains — it’s highly uncommon." "Acknowledge your spouse’s advice — then ignore it." "Take a lax approach to fatherhood..."-"And never touch a diaper."
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
BOTH disgusting individuals. Thank God they are DONE, thank God for Trump.
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
BOTH of them are simply disgusting. Thank God they are DONE. Thank God for TRUMP :)
Dave Roger 6 years ago
Pretty much EVERYONE kept their doctor, you moron. Don't you people have ANYTHING besides this? Oh nope, you don't. Because Obama is ten times the man and president Rump could ever hope to be.
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Tor Rolf Strøm 6 years ago
Most important question: Are we on the same page drone strike wise?
Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
Such a mature hashtag...and I'm not even a Trump fan. No one can take anyone seriously when you have to resort to that kind of verbiage.
Load More Replies... Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago
This is sound advice. President Obama was pretty good overall for a corporate democrat. Really good but not great. But he seems to be a way better person / father / husband than he was a president.
Juana 6 years ago
Well said. He was a good family man. That's the best I can say about him.
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Elizabeth Lord Cary 6 years ago
The Obama's were a wonderful role model family for the USA, there were no controversies and they presented a united front as a team. I miss them in the White House.
First Name 6 years ago
No controversies? I think you need to take the rose-colored glasses off.
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Patrick McKenna 6 years ago
all the compliments I am reading of this lying politician named barrack hussien obama, I'm surprised it didn't crash this thread. get a grip on yourselves.
MammaG 6 years ago
You must have stumbled on to the wrong page. Sorry you're defective.
Load More Replies... Dowbo 6 years ago
Speaking as a Brit..... Americans have no idea what they had in that man! Truly something special.
JP 6 years ago
As an American, I just want to say, most of us really did have an idea of the greatness that is Obama. We loved our president and were proud to be Americans. I have no idea how the Orange Moron got into office. He and his cabinet are systematically destroying our country and I cannot wait until November and we can vote most of them out. Maybe then we can impeach the idiot in 'charge' and get back to fixing what he destroyed. Economy. Allied Relations. Environment. Blatant Racism.
Load More Replies... varwenea 6 years ago
I miss Obama. I miss his eloquence, his truth, his thoughtfulness, his integrity, etc. etc. I miss all of him.
anarkzie 6 years ago
I imagine it would go something like this: Moved on them very heavily just kiss them, don't even wait, grab them by the pussy. You can do anything"
Load More Replies... Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
It's interesting to observe, how when Obama was in charge, many people were whining and were not happy (for example with Obamacare project). But now, that they got someone else, they suddenly started missing him. I'm not aiming this comment at anyone in particular, it's just a general thought.
varwenea 6 years ago
Amongst the circle of people I know, the people who whined are not the people who now say they miss him. They still don't like him.
Load More Replies... Xiaolaohu 6 years ago
I miss civil discourse. We ought to be able to disagree about some things without hating. No one is going to have their mind changed by hateful vitriol and by being branded idiotic and evil. This is applicable to every side in politics. Incidentally, why do other nations' citizens care enough about the USA to become so irate? Also, also why do people use vulgar and offensive phrases to condemn a person for being vulgar and offensive? Now, everyone arm and attack!
Xiaolaohu 6 years ago
And before you do attack, I want you to know I truly try to see the best in people, and both sides. Obama was a very polished, dignified man in public, don't know him in private so I won't assume he's different off camera. His big idea, healthcare, was a good one to tackle, but unfortunately enriched only the insurance companies, being mandated to buy an insurance policy without good options out there, well it bites. Most in USA get health insurance through an employer and those rates are negotiated company to company, so a larger company with more employees in the pool gets a much much much better rate, by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month. Trump is not polished, not dignified, probably not particularly moral in a traditional sense when it comes to family values (I told you I try to give the benefit of the doubt). But the economy is doing better, spending is up, unemployment down. I see new stores, houses for sale again and actually being sold.
Load More Replies... Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
I'm eating a french toast bagel with cream cheese. Yum!
Load More Replies... anarkzie 6 years ago
I imagine it would go something like this: "Moved on them very heavily just kiss them, don't even wait, grab them by the pussy. You can do anything"
Load More Replies... Susanna Vesna 6 years ago
Sorry, the rest of the World does not share your heartache over the man who continued to wage wars on Middle Eastern countries. Lovely advice though. Wish he thought about numerous relationships that were destroyed over the ocean, far from y'all "humanitarians"!
Man Boobs 6 years ago
As much as he was a thoughtful, poised, intelligent & articulate president, did he really live up to the hope and expectation that swept him into power in 2008? What were his key achievements in 8 years? and did he really manage to step out of the party shadow and stamp his mark on the country in concrete terms? (other than feel good quotes and memories after he has left office)
John Smith 6 years ago
Once again, you can't argue with Man Boobs. Nails it. Obama was a well spoken moron who hurt America more than he helped. Good riddance to that asshat.
Load More Replies... Full Name 6 years ago
Hey commenters: leave politics out of this. I thought Obama was terrible, but this article isn't political. The normally really biased BP actually put together this article which is about his love advice, and nothing more. It's a good article and people need to just take it for what it is. Thumbs up because it's great advice.
kkathleen517 6 years ago
I've said this before but just how in the F**k did we go from Obama to Donald f*****g Trump? I like to pretend that it was all a bad dream and he really isn't out President...yeah it's just an episode of the Twilight Zone
Sabal Minor 6 years ago
Yeah I so want advice from a sell out who ramped up NSA surveillance, pushed us into more wars (Syria, Yeman, Afghanistan ), gave us a rightwing sorry health plan, and appointed more bankers to run top posts! Sound familiar? We could've had Bernie if it had not been for Obummer's interference so yeah blame Trump on him. Thanks, Obama now go take yur half a million from Wall St. B***h.
David Horchak 6 years ago
No way Obama gets elected if he wasn't black. No experience and his wife says she hates America. Next question can you get to keep from saying something stupid when you run for president. Next question can she kick your a*s. I'm betting Michelle could beat him up. Third question you're a lawyer you passed constitutional law can you stop violating the constitution? Oops she should be asking that.
Anna Salerno 6 years ago
The first question he should have asked mooochelle is, "Are you a man or a woman?"
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
He already knows the answer to Michael's gender.
Load More Replies... Lidee Moril 6 years ago
From the grandeur of Obama to the grand fart of Chump in such a short time. I feel so sorry for conscious America.
John Doe 6 years ago
Mr. President, do you have some advice for the 'forever alone[rs]'? (asking for a friend :v )
Iris 6 years ago
Join the official club of the forever aloners and you'll never truly be alone! You'll have the club.
Load More Replies... Martin Hamilton 5 years ago
My favourite photo in the article is the first one. The look of contentment on Michelle's face at a young age.
Patricia Ross 6 years ago
I never ever used to watch CNN, but with Trump as president, I watch it all the time now. If my death is imminent, I want to know ahead of time.
Nevi Løvfelt 6 years ago
When I think how classy Obama was (and still is), and then look at the man sitting in the White house today, I cringe. The difference is so sad.
Big,Ern MCCracken 6 years ago
question 1: do you hate America as much as i do question 2: do you hate white people as much as i do question 3: do you Allah as much as i do
Tedus 6 years ago
Just out of curiourity i looked if the current president had to say something on the matter of marriage - and of course he did. My selection may be biased - but alsmost all you find goes the same direction. "Cherish it when you find someone with both beauty and brains — it’s highly uncommon." "Acknowledge your spouse’s advice — then ignore it." "Take a lax approach to fatherhood..."-"And never touch a diaper."
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
BOTH disgusting individuals. Thank God they are DONE, thank God for Trump.
Moe Rosenhek 6 years ago
BOTH of them are simply disgusting. Thank God they are DONE. Thank God for TRUMP :)
Dave Roger 6 years ago
Pretty much EVERYONE kept their doctor, you moron. Don't you people have ANYTHING besides this? Oh nope, you don't. Because Obama is ten times the man and president Rump could ever hope to be.
Load More Replies... Tor Rolf Strøm 6 years ago
Most important question: Are we on the same page drone strike wise?
Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
Such a mature hashtag...and I'm not even a Trump fan. No one can take anyone seriously when you have to resort to that kind of verbiage.
Load More Replies... Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago
This is sound advice. President Obama was pretty good overall for a corporate democrat. Really good but not great. But he seems to be a way better person / father / husband than he was a president.
Juana 6 years ago
Well said. He was a good family man. That's the best I can say about him.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Lord Cary 6 years ago
The Obama's were a wonderful role model family for the USA, there were no controversies and they presented a united front as a team. I miss them in the White House.
First Name 6 years ago
No controversies? I think you need to take the rose-colored glasses off.
Load More Replies... Patrick McKenna 6 years ago
all the compliments I am reading of this lying politician named barrack hussien obama, I'm surprised it didn't crash this thread. get a grip on yourselves.
MammaG 6 years ago
You must have stumbled on to the wrong page. Sorry you're defective.
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