The wife of former American President, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama [/b]has shared valuable advice on what qualities people should look for when choosing a spouse.
According to Michelle Obama, choosing a partner should be done with the same thoughtfulness as selecting a player for a sports team. She emphasized that it is crucial to consider a partner who can contribute in various ways, much like a versatile player in a sports game. She used the example of basketball, stating that a team would prefer a multitalented player who can do more than just shoot.
She explained that in marriage, it is essential to choose a spouse who is well-rounded and capable of doing it all, highlighting that both partners should be able to handle all the challenges that life throws their way.
“Everybody has to be able to do it all,” Michelle Obama said. “Each person in a couple has to be able and willing to do it all.”
She further stressed that a marriage should not involve one partner refusing to take part in certain tasks, saying: “You don’t want to marry a man who is like ‘I don’t cook’. It’s like, well, what happens if I can’t cook?”
Mrs. Obama pointed out that life is unpredictable, and a strong partnership means both individuals should be able to step in when needed, supporting one another in all aspects of life. She gave an example of financial responsibilities, saying, “Or if you’re the woman and you can’t balance the checkbook because you’ve left that to him. Life is too complicated for two partners not to be real equals in it.”
In conclusion, she advised: “Find a partner who isn't just willing to divide and conquer, but who’s capable of covering for you during life’s unpredictable moments.”[/p>
