Donald and Melania Trump's most uncomfortable moments: A journey

Love to see these two express their mutual admiration.
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Chloe Bryan
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Ah, Melania Trump: a First Lady who probably didn't want her White House role and definitely doesn't want to hold Donald's miniature hand.

While holding the highly complicit Melania up as some secret liberal hero is misguided, it is satisfying to see her unsubtly avoid her husband. In these times, you gotta allow yourself a laugh every once in a while.

So, please enjoy a few greatest hits from the Donald and Melania Uncomfortable Interaction Archives.

This romantic air kiss

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Some people say that the charged moment before the kiss is the best part, so if you just make that the whole kiss ... it's, like, best-case scenario.

This perpendicular hand-hold

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron Trump depart the White House March 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. The first family is scheduled to spend the weekend at their Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

You could plot a line graph on that thing.

This fun inauguration interaction

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Goals!

This stupendous dance

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The secret to marriage: If you're already singing "My Way," you don't have to talk to each other!

Another passionate kiss

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The best part about kissing is staring into the void.

Not side-eye

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: (L-R) President Donald Trump speaks as his wife First Lady Melania Trump looks on during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States today. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Not sure what this is, but it's for sure not side-eye.

The swat heard 'round the world

So quick. So definitive.

Swat 2: The Reckoning

Subtler, but still good.

And this suspiciously peaceful moment

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Seems like these two do better when there's no feasible way to hold hands. Or interact. Or see each other.

Bodes well!

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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