Former first lady, current podcast host and now – love expert? What can’t Michelle do? On the latest episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast, she sat down with Conan O’Brien for a conversation about their respective marriages and to dish out some dating advice to those of us who aren’t quite there yet. Below are my three biggest takeaways.
- Delete Tinder
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The detail that has everyone talking is, of course, her thoughts on Tinder. So just in case you needed any further convincing that Tinder is not the place to find a relationship, listen to Michelle. “You can’t Tinder your way into a long-term relationship,” she said. Instead, Michelle suggests that young people meet and date each other organically, saying “there’s no magic way to make that happen.”
- Get Yourself Ready
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Another point she made: don’t rush. After discussing O’Brien and Barack’s hesitancy on marriage (both men were in their 30’s before deciding to tie the knot), Michelle said “I think a man’s inclination to wait and to kind of go out there and search and get himself ready, I think is a good instinct that more young women should think about,” although she admits she “always knew” she wanted to get married.
- Find Your Lebron
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Perhaps the most interesting thought she shared was this – the idea that finding the right person should be viewed like assembling an all-star basketball team. Just as you’d want to build a team with all the right strengths, you’ll want to find a person with all the right strengths. In the end, “what you’re supposed to say is ‘I have married LeBron, My version of Lebron.’ ”
Overall, some pretty sound advice. Afterall, don’t we all want a love like the Obamas?