Inside Kamala Harris’ 10-Year Marriage to a Man She Met on a Blind Date – Now a Teacher, Their Inspiring Love Story

The former vice president’s husband once assumed their first meeting would be the last time he ever heard from her. However, he clearly made a lasting impression — one strong enough for her to later share her thoughts about him.

Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff — a lawyer and professor — have been married for ten years. Their relationship began with a blind date arranged by the attorney’s best friend.

The couple’s story began in 2013 when she took a leap of faith and agreed to a blind date. Before meeting Doug, Kamala secretly looked him up online — a detail she later revealed during a “CBS Sunday Morning” joint interview in January 2021. This revelation was news to him.

Curiosity led her to discover that Doug was a Los Angeles-based lawyer, while he was already aware of her role as California’s attorney general.

Doug took the initiative, but not without a little help. A friend visiting from out of town accompanied him to a Lakers game, where Doug recounted the blind date setup. His friend urged him to send a message, and together, they crafted the icebreaker, “Hey, it’s Doug. Awkward, I’m texting you.”

Doug’s text set things in motion, and despite being a loyal Golden State Warriors fan, Kamala played along with his Lakers enthusiasm. “And she said, which is funny, ‘Yay, Lakers, go Lakers,'” Doug recalled.

The next morning after their first date, he left a voicemail — one that Kamala saved and replays for him on their anniversary. Doug also sent his future wife an email saying, “I really like you.”

“I thought I’d never hear from her again,” he admitted. However, Kamala saw something special in him. “It was adorable. The thing about Doug is that he is exactly who he is, he is fully authentic and clear about the things he cares about,” she shared.Doug’s worries faded as their connection grew. Less than a year later, while Kamala debated whether to order chicken or shrimp pad Thai during an outing, he surprised her by getting down on one knee. They officially became husband and wife in October 2014.

As the years passed, their bond only deepened. In October 2020, Doug marked Kamala’s birthday with a message on X, reflecting on everything they had built together. “[…] Through it all, no matter what, she is ALWAYS there for me and our family without hesitation. Happy Birthday to my amazing wife @KamalaHarris!” he penned.

Doug continued to celebrate their milestones publicly, marking their tenth wedding anniversary in August 2024 with a post on X. He reflected on the moment they met, calling it love at first sight. “Ten years of marriage, forever to go. Happy anniversary,” he wrote, sharing a montage of their moments together over the years.

As their lives evolved, so did the need to balance their time together. When Kamala served as the 49th vice president of the United States, she and Doug adjusted their schedules to stay connected.Doug described their relationship as a partnership, emphasizing the importance of planning. Their mornings typically began with a workout, followed by a conversation about managing the days ahead.

This included scheduling time for dinner and handling everyday tasks like laundry and mail — responsibilities that remained constant despite their demanding roles.

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