Michelle Obama on Dating: "Cute Only Lasts for So Long"

Us Magazine - October 28, 2009 7:45 AM PDT
Story photo: Michelle Obama on Dating: Matthias Vriens-McGrath for GLAMOURUs Magazine

All the single ladies: Michelle Obama has some pointers for finding Mr. Right versus Mr. Right Now.

"Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long," Obama tells fellow powerbroker Katie Couric in December's "Women of the Year" issue of Glamour magazine. "Then it's 'Who are you as a person?' Don't look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul ... When you're dating a man, you should always feel good."

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The cover girl, 45, also comments on the public's nonstop obsession with her clothes. "People have a right to their opinions, particularly when you're the First Lady; you're representing the nation," she reasons. "So I can't be surprised that people are interested. But I've tried to be at peace with the choices that I make first, and then be open to everyone else's reflection."

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And how does the President's multitasking wife and mother to Sasha and Malia keep her sanity in check? "I have always tried to put my kids first, and then . . . put myself a really close second, as opposed to fifth or seventh. One thing that I've learned from male role models is that they don't hesitate to invest in themselves."

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The issue hits stands Nov. 10.

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  • LH
    Michelle Obama, despite what many may think about her, is a beautiful, intelligent, wise woman. This is helpful advice, especially to those women who have made a philosophy out of skating through life solely on their good looks. As Judge Judy says, "Beauty fades, but dum is forever."
    report abuseposted October 30, 2009 6:04 AM PDT
  • Cathy F
    Beautiful.......Pamela, if you don't like it go crawl in a hole for the next 8 years.
    report abuseposted October 29, 2009 5:34 AM PDT
  • MS M
    I SAID IT FROM THE GET GO! FIRST LADY OBAMA IS BAD TO THE BONE A LA JACKI O! THEY WILL STILL BE TALKING OF HER FASHION INFLUENCE AFTER PRESIDENT OBAMA FINISHES HIS SECOND TERM!!
    report abuseposted October 29, 2009 2:07 AM PDT
  • FranS
    You go, Michelle.
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT
  • Amberly
    Pamela is most likely a ugly ass little %@!*# sitting at her computer posting negative comments since she's not happy with herself!! You rock Michelle!!!!
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 2:40 PM PDT
  • M
    What really disgusts me is that I see a few comments regarding her outfit when there is a magazine designer on set who picks the cover outfits, not michelle. Her words are positive and she is positive person in general. If people can find nothing better to nit pick about outside of clothing I consider that to be a job well done on her part. Keep up the positive female role model image.
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 2:32 PM PDT
  • I think she is one the most beautiful woman I've seen. She represents whats real.
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 11:01 AM PDT
  • Pamela G
    wait...NOW i know where i've seen that necklace. it's the "survivor" immunity reward!
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 10:17 AM PDT
  • Pru
    I'm sorry Pamela, I missed that what'd ya say?
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 10:00 AM PDT
  • Pamela G
    oh gawwd, another ugly dress right out of the 50's & some weird tribal necklace?? she needs a makeover NOW!
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 9:55 AM PDT
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