As a bit of a history nerd, I’m always fascinated by the human stories behind the grand, historical narratives. This is especially true of the relationships of U.S. Presidents and their First Ladies. These are couples who lived their lives on the world stage, their partnerships subject to intense public scrutiny. While studying American history recently, I was struck by a curious and highly unacademic question: I wonder what a love calculator would have to say about these famous "First Couples"? I decided to find out.
My partner, also a history enthusiast, was immediately on board with this quirky research project. We opened up our favorite professional love calculator calculator website—a fast, reliable tool perfect for our "compatibility census"—and we began our journey through the annals of American history. We decided to start with some of the most iconic couples of the 20th century. First up: John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. The calculator gave them a glamorous 94%. "Of course," my partner said. "Camelot. It had to be a high score."
Next, we tried Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, a famously complex and powerful partnership. Their score was an 88%. We found this fascinating, and it sparked a debate. Did the score reflect their deep, intellectual bond, or did it fail to capture the well-documented difficulties in their marriage? The calculator wasn’t giving us answers