They made the argument that they are very connected to their old lives, and yet they acknowledge that things are very different.” Part of the presidency At the same time, their marriage is very much a part of how the Obamas present themselves to the nation and how they are perceived. "In fact, this marriage is very central to this presidency in two ways ... One, when we think of the Obamas now, we think of them together. We think of the inauguration, which was almost like a wedding. She wore a white dress and they danced to a first dance. And also, they are true intellectual partners, and Mrs. Obama is much more involved in politics than ever before." Mrs. Obama said marriage doesn't necessarily become easier just because a couple moves into a big white house with servants and security at every turn. Full Article at MSNBC