Obama reveals he really ran for reelection so he could have 'men with guns' around daughter Malia, 14, as she starts dating boys

President Barack Obama revealed the 'real reason' he wanted a second term as president is because his daughter Malia, age 14, is about to start dating boys.

'One of the main incentives of running was continued Secret Service protection so we can have men with guns around at all times,' the father of two joked.

The President and First Lady delved into their personal lives - including how they keep 'the fire going' in their marriage - during a chat with ABC's Barbara Walters, their first sit-down interview since the election.

The president said respect is the key to happiness after more than two decades together Michelle.

'You know, we've been married now 20 years and like every marriage you have your ups and you have your downs. But if you've worked through the tough times, the respect and love that you feel deepens,' he said.

The Obamas married in 1992 after they met at the Chicago law firm where they both worked.

The nation has watched Malia and Sasha, age 11, grow up in the White House - and watched Malia turn into a teenager.
Malia was recently given a cell phone and her mother says she has given the 14-year-old a 'long rope.'

Her father, though, admits his fears about teenage boys calling his daughter and asking for dates.

He lamented that cell phones mean boys no longer have to ring up the house phone and get past him or his wife before they can talk to Malia.

The Obamas said she had not started dating yet, but the President conceded that the day may soon come when some brave boy tries to take his daughter out.

'She’s a teenager, she’s going to start at some point being interested in dating boys,' he said.

The couple also addressed Michelle's political ambition - or lack thereof.

Mrs Obama said couldn't run for office because she doesn't have the patience required of a politician.
'And she has bigger difficulty biting her tongue,' Barack Obama added.

In a moment of defensiveness, Mrs Obama scoffed: 'I've done pretty well with that,' she said.

The Obamas sat down with Walters on December 11 and the segment as slated to air on December 14.

However, the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut led ABC to postpone the segment.
This is Walters' fourth interview with the president.

Her meeting at the White House included a tour of the holiday decorations led by the First Lady and 'first dog' Bo.