Michelle Obama.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty
Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty
Michelle Obamais weighing in on the latest season ofThe Later Daters —and offering her best relationship advice.The former first lady, 60, gave her “hot takes on dating and relationships” ina video with Netflixafter the premiere ofThe Later Daters.As executive producer of the new series, Obama reacted to some of the more awkward dates while encouraging single adults not to give up on love.“If you’re gonna be out there dating, you’re gonna kiss a few frogs,” she said after watching a clip where one of Anise’s dates asks if she “had any work done.”“You know, I’m sure that gentleman is lovely, he’s a handsome man — a little rusty on his game. But she didn’t tear him down, she was very graceful. He probably didn’t even know what he did wrong. That’s why I said next season, he needs the dating coach!” Obama said of the moment, referencing dating coach Logan Ury.The next scene was Nate, a paratrooper who viewers met in episode 1, explaining his story to Ury. When he says he and his ex, with whom he has a child, are “best friends,” Obama noted that was a good thing to look for in his next relationship.“Friendship is everything,” she explained. “Sustaining a relationship, a marriage or anything over time, I mean, you’ve gotta like more about that person than how they look. My husband and I, we built a wonderful friendship, and there’s an ease that you feel with a friend that you don’t feel with somebody you think is a potential romantic partnership, so you let different versions of yourself show. You’re not trying to show up as somebody else.”“With a friend, you are truly yourself,” added Obama, who has been married to the44th U.S. President Barack Obamafor over 30 years and shares two daughters,MaliaandSasha, with him. “So I think friendship is crucial.”President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R).Pete Souza/The White House via GettyIn a third clip, Pam discusses one of her dates with her granddaughter, which Obama felt was heartwarming to watch.“See, this is what I love about the show,” she began. “How many intergenerational conversations have gone on in kitchens all over the country with grandchildren [and] children trying to ferry their elders through the dating process?“When Pam expresses hesitation about being the first to initiate a second date, Obama says it is important for both people to be straightforward from the beginning.“Be clear about your intent — that you wanna date, you don’t wanna hook up, but you wanna go out,” she advised. “We love that. We love, as women, a man that knows what he wants.”Pam and her granddaughter Zoe in ‘The Later Daters’.courtesy netflixAfter the show’s premiere on Nov. 20, Obamatook to her Instagramto celebrate its release and share words of inspiration for anyone looking to re-enter the dating world.“I’m so proud to have been an executive producer of@highergroundmedia’s latest series –The Later Daters,” her caption read. “I believe that we all deserve a chance at finding love and happiness – no matter how old we are. I hope you’ll check outThe Later Daters, now streaming on Netflix, over this holiday weekend!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Later Datersis streaming on Netflix now.
Michelle Obamais weighing in on the latest season ofThe Later Daters —and offering her best relationship advice.
The former first lady, 60, gave her “hot takes on dating and relationships” ina video with Netflixafter the premiere ofThe Later Daters.As executive producer of the new series, Obama reacted to some of the more awkward dates while encouraging single adults not to give up on love.
“If you’re gonna be out there dating, you’re gonna kiss a few frogs,” she said after watching a clip where one of Anise’s dates asks if she “had any work done.”
“You know, I’m sure that gentleman is lovely, he’s a handsome man — a little rusty on his game. But she didn’t tear him down, she was very graceful. He probably didn’t even know what he did wrong. That’s why I said next season, he needs the dating coach!” Obama said of the moment, referencing dating coach Logan Ury.
The next scene was Nate, a paratrooper who viewers met in episode 1, explaining his story to Ury. When he says he and his ex, with whom he has a child, are “best friends,” Obama noted that was a good thing to look for in his next relationship.
“Friendship is everything,” she explained. “Sustaining a relationship, a marriage or anything over time, I mean, you’ve gotta like more about that person than how they look. My husband and I, we built a wonderful friendship, and there’s an ease that you feel with a friend that you don’t feel with somebody you think is a potential romantic partnership, so you let different versions of yourself show. You’re not trying to show up as somebody else.”
“With a friend, you are truly yourself,” added Obama, who has been married to the44th U.S. President Barack Obamafor over 30 years and shares two daughters,MaliaandSasha, with him. “So I think friendship is crucial.”
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R).Pete Souza/The White House via Getty
Pete Souza/The White House via Getty
In a third clip, Pam discusses one of her dates with her granddaughter, which Obama felt was heartwarming to watch.
“See, this is what I love about the show,” she began. “How many intergenerational conversations have gone on in kitchens all over the country with grandchildren [and] children trying to ferry their elders through the dating process?”
When Pam expresses hesitation about being the first to initiate a second date, Obama says it is important for both people to be straightforward from the beginning.
“Be clear about your intent — that you wanna date, you don’t wanna hook up, but you wanna go out,” she advised. “We love that. We love, as women, a man that knows what he wants.”
Pam and her granddaughter Zoe in ‘The Later Daters’.courtesy netflix
courtesy netflix
After the show’s premiere on Nov. 20, Obamatook to her Instagramto celebrate its release and share words of inspiration for anyone looking to re-enter the dating world.
“I’m so proud to have been an executive producer of@highergroundmedia’s latest series –The Later Daters,” her caption read. “I believe that we all deserve a chance at finding love and happiness – no matter how old we are. I hope you’ll check outThe Later Daters, now streaming on Netflix, over this holiday weekend!”
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