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BARACK Obama's birthday tribute to his wife Michelle Obama has sparked rumors of a potential rift between the pair.

The former president shared a puzzling photo of the two sitting across the table from each other with their arms extended and holding hands.

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Obama, 63, gushed calling Michelle the "love of my life."

"Happy birthday to the love of my life, Michelle Obama.

You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace - and you look good doing it," he captioned the photo.

"I'm so lucky to be able to take on life's adventures with you. Love you!"

In the photo, Obama is pictured cracking a huge smile, wearing a gray button down and dark pants, while Michelle wore a black v-neck dress and a patterned headpiece.

But the seemingly awkward seating and arm extension sparked rumors online that the pair&