Love is in the Air

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss more LDR killers

Join Elaine and Abe as they discuss how being in a LDR or commuter marriage changes you for the worse and for the better! Ultimately if you push through the worse it all becomes a positive change and strengthens you anyway! ❤️The book Elaine referenceshttps://amzn.to/42JjPmo

Join Abe and Elaine as they dive into the everyday sacrifices that define life in a long-distance relationship (LDR). Celebrate the resilience, commitment, and growth that come from navigating love across the miles. Whether you're in an LDR or simply curious about what it takes, discover how these sacrifices not only strengthen your bond but also enrich your character and relationship in ways you never imagined. Be proud of the love story you're creating—one challenge at a time!

Join Elaine and Abe as they interview awesome guests ❤️Jaime and Lisa❤️who have closed the distance in the US! Hear what they have to say to inspire and motivate you to hang on in distance. Their input inspired  Elaine to make an exhaustive list of what to take care of before you close your distance when you move from state to state. Get ready to take some notes but we will also post these lists on our IG support page: @ instagram.com/commutermarriagesupport. In the future Elaine and Abe will interview couples closing the distance from country to country.

Join Abe and Elaine for a 6th episode on Creative Dates in distance! It's so important when you are in a long distance relationship that you aren't just excited about being together (of course that's the best) but also for your dates while in distance! This episode has some fun new ideas! Also listen to the WHOLE episode and you'll receive a discount code to buy an awesome conversation starter card kit made for couples in long distance relationships by an awesome couple in a long distance relationship!! Enjoy! Countdown app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countdown/id1456997268Trivia night - https://www.britannica.com/quiz/browse#recent-quizzesSpa night - link to masks on Amazon: I DEW CARE Sheet Mask Pack - Let's Get Sheet Faced | 14-Day Intense Skincare Makeover with Collagen, Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus, Lotus Flower, Glass Skin, 14 Count https://a.co/d/jksgZOdVision board night Canva- https://www.canva.com/Udreamer- Vision Board Creator | Guided Templates | Free Shipping | Udreamr™udreamr.comPicmonkey.com https://www.picmonkey.com/Paint and Sip Night Michelle the Painter https://youtu.be/kqNIHtRzois?si=raW74XxBMof131PEPicasso Baby https://youtu.be/or9lsNPHo2c?si=RwiXA-HFOXYiHPLRAdult coloring pages Print out- https://mondaymandala.com/adult-coloring-pages/Online- mombooks.comSpotify Jam Party https://support.spotify.com/us/article/jam/Wine Tasting Dates: To order Wine Tasting Kit- https://vinebox.com/products/monthly-subscription?sscid=61k8_bdjk9Virtual Wines tasting videos and tasting and learn about types of wine from a sommelier-https://www.wine.com/content/landing/virtual-tastings#closePromoModal 12 famous museum tours:https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-toursNate and Lolo's Long Distance Conversation Starter Card Decks! Link to Order the Cards: https://shop.lastingthedistance.com/discount/AIR10/?redirect=/pages/long-distance-questions-couples-card-gameDiscount Code for Love is in the Air listeners! AIR10Thank you Nate and Lolo! Nate and Lolo's Instagram page-Lasting The Distance (@lastingthedistance) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com

Join Abe and Elaine in the ongoing series to discuss LDR killers!

We are on a unique journey being in a LDR or commuter marriage. ❤️✈️Sometimes it's like driving a bus

Longing for your partner is a huge part of coping with distance! The good news about longing? Longing is two-sided! It's sometimes hard to long for your person but it also builds an awesome anticipation that makes the relationship hot, hot, HOT! Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss the different sides of LONGING and how to cope!

We all know the hardest part of distance is being apart at the holidays!! Especially Christmas! Sometimes we try to prove to our support system that we are ok and become even more isolated! Join Abe and Elaine as they share ways you can cope and reach out to your family and friends for help during this hard time!

Join Abe and Elaine for more dates to get excited about while in distance. ✈️✈️❤️❤️When coping with distance, creative online dates become the bread and butter

Hey lovebirds! Ever felt like your long-distance relationship was a never-ending game of phone tag? Or maybe you've wondered if the Wi-Fi connection between you and your partner was stronger than the emotional one?

Do you struggle with loneliness in your LDR?? Ugh …that part of distance is SO challenging! Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss the different types of loneliness in distance and how to combat it! How to “lean in” to the distance!Song Abe sings:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z3RNWMHkkE4

A bucket list is fun but not just for when you close the distance….we also need one for in distance to protect our mental health. Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss what the difference is. Get inspired for your own bucket list!

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss how hard it is to be apart during the holidays! In fact it can be considered disenfranchised grief. Listen to learn what we mean. Also learn a great tool to cope with being apart. If you are together breathe it in and enjoy!! Oh and please pass the ranch…

Join Abe and Elaine for some more amazing date ideas while in distance! Including some spooky ones for Halloween! They have a fun announcement at the end of the episode! Watch out for the scary witch laugh!!Water proof phone holder:Universal Waterproof Case,Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch Compatible for iPhone 13 12 11 Pro Max XS Max Samsung Galaxy s10 Google Up to 7.0", IPX8 Cellphone Dry Bag for Vacation-2 Pack https://a.co/d/auFXyI5Online games:Playing cards.ioRandom website generator:https://random-ize.com/random-website/Jib jab- E-CARDS :https://www.jibjab.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIitLO68qA-wIVDQKtBh2cpwS_EAAYASAAEgKtIvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsPsych tests:https://testyourself.psychtests.comHaunted houses:https://youtu.be/os0qWeb5L3YZuzana's website for coaching for international couples: www.zuzanamukumayi.cz/en or zuzana@zuzanamukumayi.cz

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss the dangers of cat fishing in our long distance community. They reference the Netflix documentary “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist” with NFL player Manti Te'o. Sadly our community is at risk for cat fishers. Learn how to spot them and be safe!!Check Out Netflix Documentaries:Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't ExistThe Tinder Swindlerhttps://www.truthfinder.comhttps://catchthecatfish.com/useful-websites/https://socialcatfish.com

Many celebrities are in relationships with distance. Join Abe and Elaine for a fun conversation as they discuss what different celebrities have said about surviving an LDR. Some of what they say we can all relate too…. and some is quite comical because it's SO hard to relate to! Join Elaine and Abe for some laughs and some good encouragement on this crazy ride of distance.https://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/gallery/2020051289638/celebrities-who-have-had-long-distance-relationships/1/?viewas=amphttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/tips-celebrities-long-distance-relationships_l_601e306ac5b6f38d06e3b75c/amp

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss personality traits and how they can play out in a relationship with distance. Specifically those traits identified by the Myers, Briggs Assessment. Interested in taking the test for yourself and learning what your letters are? Check out the following resources:https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testhttp://keirsey.com

Join us in hearing the awesome love story of Tina and Nacho from the International Love Story podcast. An international couple who successfully closed the distance and now are having an exciting adventure! Listen to hear about this new adventure they are on. We are pretty sure they may even be international crime fighters!!Check out Tina and Nacho's podcast where they interview both LDR and international couples at:https://open.spotify.com/show/7MG4DeyLoOmE2cms2hYJDk?si=w9EQdcWTTOOUVk4_pBHNVA

Listen to Elaine and Abe discuss the challenges and hardships of LDR's and how to cope and overcome them.

Join Abe and Elaine for their third episode on creative date ideas when apart! Distance is rough and it's important to get just as excited for your dates in distance as when you are together. So join them for great ideas and find out why Abe is panicked at the ZOO!!! Zipideedoo!!Master class app: https://www.masterclass.com/?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=MC&utm_content=Brand-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_EM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvs-cj5yD9gIVwBmtBh3WUQ4fEAAYASAAEgJLHPD_BwENancy Drew Date: https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/top-5-mystery-adventure-games/Dramatic Amazon Review- Banana Slicer https://www.amazon.com/review/R397LX7BKT5Q0NIG: @My.sweet.ldr article on date ideas-https://my-sweet-ldr.com/activities-long-distance-relationship-couples/Design a home- https://planner5d.comIkea room design- https://www.ikea.com/us/en/home-design/Wine Tasting Class-https://www.ikea.com/us/en/home-design/https://andreawine.comhttps://www.grapeexperience.comGEOguesser game-https://www.geoguessr.comLou Lous Improv Generator-https://tim.cgmatane.qc.ca/lougen/improv-generator.htmlCard games on Steam-https://store.steampowered.com/app/941920/Classic_Card_Games_3D/

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss the concepts of both physical and psychological time in distance. Listen to their practical tips of being present in your distance despite the challenges of time. Somehow Buddha playing ping pong comes up…Abe just loves to make us all laugh!

Welcome to our Holiday Episode! If you aren't together this holiday you don't want to miss this episode. We have TWELVE days of distance ideas that will allow you and your love to feel close even if you can't be together!Episode details:Elaine's professional IG account:@shcounselingQuote on pain on IG@ehimeoraStreaming Concert Website:Qello.comGet Your Marriage On Podcast@getyourmarriageon

Marriage is a big step, especially in an LDR. Listen to Elaine and Abe discuss all the things you need to consider before marriage. Oh, and please excuse Abe for his inappropriate behavior. He likes to shock me during these podcasts. Haha. Enjoy!

Abe and Elaine want to thank everyone who has been along for the ride in making it to their 20th episode. They have had thousands of downloads and hopefully even more laughs!! In honor of the 20th episode, tune in for 20 hilarious reasons you know you are in LDR!!

When you are in distance you become a travel connoisseur! Abe and Elaine share some of their favorite tips for travel and also bring in some great tips from you the listeners!!Oh, big ol' jet airlinerDon't carry me too far awayOh, big ol' jet airliner'Cause it's here that I've got to stay!Abe's plane pillow/eye mask:Voyage Pillow (Kickstarter Authentic) - 2 in 1 Travel Pillow and Eye Mask - Compact and Versatile Travel Pillow for Airplanes, Cars, Office Naps, Camping, Trains (Midnight Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725GVV58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_24RTHNJ9R1GPNBSJ9AJT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Foot hammock:Limited-time deal: Everlasting Comfort Airplane Footrest - Ergonomic Adjustable Foot and Heel Hammock - Memory Foam Portable Air Plane Flying Travel Foot Rest - Long Airplane Flight Accessories for Feet (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TXRD3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_94KXNK0M5KYPXH2GGQATAwesome article from @my.sweet.ldr :https://my-sweet-ldr.com/cheap-flights-ldr/

If you are in a relationship with distance, you are well aware of the challenges that can impact your mental health. Join Abe and Elaine on a stormy night (no really… you can hear the thunder in the background) as they openly discuss how distance challenges their own mental health. They also leave you with practical tips on how to cope and live in a place of balance.

This episode is “for you from you!”That's right..these are your stories. When you cope with distance there's bound to be some funny stories. Whether it's about travel, meeting for the first time, or just coping. If you have a funny story feel free to dm it to us and we will make sure to put it in a future episode about funny stories. Enjoy!

Or should we say Mamily? You'll have to listen to get this joke. Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss potential struggles with family. Whether it's your parents not supporting your LDR or maybe you are older and have kids in a commuter marriage. We discuss all areas that this lifestyle with distance has to cope with. This may be a great episode to send to your family or friends because we talk about how they can BEST support you!! And yes even coal miners are welcome in this convo. (another joke you'll have to listen for!) We love to laugh for sure!! Enjoy guys. We love our LDR family!!Book for boundariesBoundaries- by: Townsend and CloudSet Boundaries, find Peace- by: Nedra Glover Tawwab

This episode is a fun one that Abe and Elaine hope get your creative juices flowing! Listen, distance is hard and we all know we need daily connections, creative dates in distance but ALSO the occasional surprise gift! Whether it’s for an anniversary, a birthday, or even just a pick me up! We all know distance is hard so now and then we have to keep things FUN and surprise our mates with little gifts! For care packages check our many ideas on Instagram @commutermarriagesupport also check out paperpaisley.com for decorating boxesFor picture puzzle try Shutterfly.comSnapfish.comFor picture postcardshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/ink-cards-send-custom-cards/id477296657For making videos https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vixer-video-editor-maker/id1487668791Vidhug.comFor soup: https://www.spoonfulofcomfort.comFor ice cream:https://shop.jenis.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KW27ZPk8AIVgoNbCh3UtgQTEAAYASAAEgJG5vD_BwEFor succulents:https://www.succulentlyurban.com/

Abe and Elaine often talk about distance and how it impacts couples in commuter marriage or LDR. This time they discuss their time together! Both the challenges and the good parts. Listen in to hear about how to make the most of your visits together!

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss attachment styles and how they impact your sense of security in your relationship with distance. Elaine and Abe get a bit vulnerable as they discuss their own attachment styles and how it plays out in their marriage. This lens of understanding your attachment style can validate your needs in your relationship and allow you to better understand the needs of your partner. Link to Attachment Style Test:https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/compatibility-quiz/Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help you Find - and Keep - Love https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585429139/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_HYFAB9193WQZWVNM3Y8PWired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608820580/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_841MNMHPSACA0B52GYJX

Back by popular demand....join Elaine and Abe for more creative date ideas! A MUST when you are in distance!! Learn to invest in your dates nights apart just as much as your dates when together. Haunted house story: Frightbytes.comPuzzle fun:Jigsawpuzzles.ioOnline Cooking class: 100pleats.comPancakes and Waffles Game:https://sites.middlebury.edu/pancakesorwaffles/about-pancakes-and-waffles/Virtual vacations:Virtualvacation.us Questions for Couples:Datenightquestions.comVirtual Dates:Ldrdates.com Abe & Elaines Guest Episodes:Revel Revel Podcast-https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Nx07kqdXtjn2dc5ZDfgYL?si=2r7xOGmNTCS0vq8RZLmUdgMaking Love Podcast-https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MDQ2MzgucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC04MTc3MTU3?sa=X&ved=0CAYQkfYCahcKEwj46s37veLvAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQReal Relationship Talk Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/episode/59LPobVVqbEtdxR7iOcQR3?si=PGXbzOjoQ4iCzS-O53rtSA

International couples this one’s for you! Abe and Elaine are rooting on any couple in distance separated by travel bans and border restrictions due to Covid. Join us as we hear from international couple Dave and Kaelyn as they describe their challenging yet beautiful love story. This one’s a tear-jerker but inspiring as well. Dave and Kaelyn’s blog: Longdistancedateideas.comInstagram: @longdistancedateideashttps://www.facebook.com/facesofadvocacyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/facesofadvocacyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/letusreunitehttps://youtu.be/g2AHxdM1kDYhttps://youtu.be/MrmzH8jipk4https://www.thestar.com/politics/2020/12/23/couples-do-christmas-online-in-person-if-lucky-during-canada-us-border-closure.html?fbclid=IwAR1NBxFs-sdXzhXv4NIcnlQTLp1WjXsB7rhNi5gJMf82TYHFGw_gb1d7MNghttps://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3130&fbclid=IwAR1ZDTheBII8g3_A9bq-6Hv9JEZE6Unh416MoPM2HqQCqMMGTqvQfWJVUnIIan’s youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCeHtLM3ecNsy1mgL-ZG0pFAInstagram: @ESPlifeyt Cake Idea to Celebrate Strength in distance: @twinflame_ldr Loveisnottourism.org

Don’t be fooled by Abe and Elaine’s fun banter in their episodes. Like any couple, Abe and Elaine have conflict! However, Elaine who is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has a secret for you. Conflict isn’t a problem! In fact, research shows happy, thriving couples still have conflict. Thank goodness! To learn more about this and how to handle the unique elements of conflict in distance please tune in!Kevin Bacon’s teen angst scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8XGmZ8HDIUDomestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)Emotional Abuse Support: https://leslievernick.com

Help us welcome our dear friends Brian and Tessa in our very first guest episode! We discovered that Brian and Tessa have had to cope with distance FOUR separate times! That’s why we officially named them the DISTANCE NINJAS! A lot of our listeners will relate because this couple learned to cope with the distance in college, grad school, and twice in marriage. Listen and learn how Brian and Tessa conquer distance through multiple seasons of their lives. There are so many couples that cope with the distance that it is important to highlight the different types of commuter marriages and long-distance relationships. They will be the first of many guest episodes! Enjoy!

In this episode Abe and Elaine discuss the importance of making sex a priority in your relationship, whether in distance or together. Of course there are some laughs but some creative ideas too! They introduce you to a fantastic app you may want to hear about! Elaine and Abe Romero provide support for all commuter marriages and long distant relationships at: Instagram: @commutermarriagesupportFacebook: Love is in the AirElaine’s practice@ shcounseling.org Ultimate Intimacy- in app stores On Instagram @ultimateintimacyappAbe and Elaine’s guest interview on Nadege August’s podcast called “What the Fockery” on Spotify @ #58 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k3AqIL6WPyorDYiQ6ozQN?si=7OopMnM-Tp-5RR4coZflBwNaa and Nicole’s podcast- Twenty and Some Change @https://open.spotify.com/show/0MeyqqAP3GFKBKgkMZX1RG?si=NSXupda1TjyXQEo8OXhQGQ On Instagram @twentyandsomechamge

Join Elaine and Abe as they discuss creative ways to connect with your partner that provide the glue any couple needs, but especially a couple that is in distance. Get ready to hear about sneaky monkey lawyers too! And stay tuned for another gift for our listeners!Want more of Abe and Elaine? Hear them as guests on the podcast “From the Ring to Everything” with Maria mailto:eventsbymaria@outlook.comInstagram- eventsbymaria1The gift! 10% off the LDR lamps!Love Light USA- https://lovelightusa.com/?ref=lX7EDCODE: COMMUTERMARRIAGEEmy and Bry’s cute LDR comic stripon Instagram @longdistance_comics

Per the request of you, the listeners, Abe and Elaine discuss some of their toughest challenges with distance and how they make the best of them! Did you get a text during this episode? No, it’s just Elaine’s phone...she forgot to silence it. Listen, people...these two aren’t professionals, just a real life couple making distance work! LOL. Enjoy! Listen to the end for a gift for you, the listeners!SNL’s Sally O’Malley. “Cuz I’m 50!”https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jiSL1qzFhtk&fbclid=IwAR2VFTwnQg-yEqL_G9vc_VvFF3GFSXsL-axQtEycbdwv8ediEjt3Iz73WeMWonder Twins Power Activate!https://youtu.be/bEQgqvT9PxAElaine’s counseling practice. Safe Harbor Counseling Center shcounseling.orgIngrid and Marco’s products on Instagram: @pixoyelKaelyn and Dave’s Instagram: @longdistancedateideas and BLOG: longdistancedates.comSurvive LDR Shop- Fun products to celebrate your distance!! Love is in the Air listeners get 10% off with the code Love10 (NOT boner10)https://surviveldr.com/?ref=30Brené Brown Ted talk on vulnerability https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/up-next?language=en

Join Elaine and Abe as they discuss their FAVORITE date ideas while apart and some they hope to try! This is encouragement for you to keep your dates intentional full of fun and variety. Get ready for some laughs and silliness as usual. Contact us if you have ore date ideas! We want our own list to grow. “Love Is In The Air” podcast is on Instagram: @commutermarriagesupport and on Facebook: @LoveisintheairLinks from this episode:Elaine’s walking app- Weight Loss Walking by VervTruth or Dare game- Psycatgames.comOnline games- Jackboxgames.comSarah’s date ideas @endlessdistances.comOnline tours- travelandleisure.com and hopatour.comOnline language lessons- duolingo.comVerse about relishing spouse- Ecclesiastes 9:9-18Karaoke App- SmuleVideo Monitor | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HZLHPKP/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c2_x_0_i?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=HM1A46X0F95Z7SWABPHK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=5800ca93-ec70-4e45-8de4-7acd22b3028d&pf_rd_i=9818047011Jazzmin’s date packages on Instagram @jazzupyourwanderlust | https://jazzupyourwanderlust.com/ldr-date-night/Tash and Marte’s blog to support LGBTQ community @breakingthedistance.comMegan and Chris encouragement on closing distance on Instagram @closedthedistanceElaine’s “Getting to Know You Handout” email Elaine @elaine.romero@shcounseling.org

Being apart during the holidays is like salt in the wound. It’s already challenging to be apart but to miss a holiday with your loved one? Join Abe and Elaine Romero as they discuss practical tips they use to survive, celebrate, and stay positive during holidays big and small. As usual, Abe keeps this conversation silly! Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Join Abe and Elaine Romero’s discussion on the important LIST you need to make to survive a long-distance relationship or commuter marriage. This one gets silly and if we get 100 people to listen to this episode Abe has to do a ribbon dance! Listen to hear why! Also a shout out to some of our listeners who submitted ideas for this episode.

Welcome to episode #2 of Love is in the Air. In this new podcast, we discuss our commuter marriage story and share some of the things we did to make sure our relationship with long-distance was successful.

Shocked at what some people have said to you if you are in a commuter marriage or long-distance relationship? Elaine and Abe Romero discuss some of the most annoying things you'll hear and how to respond.