Love is in the Air

Join Abe and Elaine for the final episode of Love Is in the Air, a podcast that began in 2020 and has spent five years encouraging couples through long-distance relationships and commuter marriages . Together, we’ve shared research-based tools, created hundreds of creative date ideas❤️, offered hope during the lonely nights, and even made real friendships with many of you along the way.We’re not leaving…just shifting. After 8 years and 9 months of long-distance love ourselves, this podcast became a lifeline for us, and we hope it’s been one for you too. Thank you for listening, sharing your stories, and walking this road with us.Please share this episode with anyone in a long-distance relationship who needs encouragement.✨ Stay with us!We’re continuing the journey on our other podcast: Marriage Is a Joke — relationship advice for married couples and for couples still in the distance. Follow us on Instagram at @marriage.isajoke.Let’s keep growing, laughing, and loving…together!❤️

❤️✈️After 8 years and 9 months of managing love across time zones, video calls, and countdowns, Abe and Elaine finally closed the distance! In this episode, we’re telling the whole story of those last days of distance and the first days together. From the sweet moments to the unexpected bumps, we share what it’s really been like to go from a long-distance relationship to daily life together.We talk about the pros (more cuddles, fewer dropped calls), the cons (did someone say dish duty?), and the moments that had us laughing, learning, and re-learning how to do life as a couple under the same roof.Plus, we’re giving you practical tips if you’re planning your own transition from long-distance to close-up and personal. Whether you’re weeks away from moving in or just dreaming about that day, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and encouragement to help you feel ready.This is the second-to-last episode of our long-distance journey podcast—don’t miss it.❤️✈️

Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss more LDR killers🔪🔪💀🩸 that can kill your LDR relationship if you don’t WATCH OUT! They discuss quite a few you wouldn’t necessarily think about… like mini- masking, fantasy projection, communication fatigue and more!! You don’t want to miss hearing about these little assassins! With a few minor tweaks you can protect yourselves from them! 🩸🔪🔪💀BUHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!

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! 🔪🩸In this episode they talk about three of many dangers to your long distance relationship. Having no plan, jealousy, and unresponsiveness. Over time they will address additional killers so we can all continue to thrive in long distance relationships!!

We are on a unique journey being in a LDR or commuter marriage. ❤️✈️Sometimes it’s like driving a bus 🚌down a bumpy road! We all know we want to be with our person and the distance won’t stop our love! However there are parts of us that struggle with the distance, parts that hate the distance and there are even parts of us that enjoy time apart. At different times ….different parts of us are driving that LDR bus.🚌 Why? Why do we vacillate from one part to the other?  Join us for a fascinating discussion about these parts of us from the modality of Internal Family Systems with our guests Tammy Sollenberger, LCMHC & Henry D. Beckwith, Psy.d.Tammy and Henry are not only in a long distance relationship themselves, but are also licensed psychotherapists who specialize in the IFS model. You will be shocked to learn how helpful it is to look at how we cope with distance through this lens! ❤️✈️If you would like to learn more about our guests or check out Tammy’s book or podcast you can find out more at these links!Tammysollenberger.comhttps://www.familysolutionsnewbern.com/henrydbeckwith (https://www.familysolutionsnewbern.com/henrydbeckwith)

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🍞🧈 of surviving! Wait til the very end to hear Abe’s creepy Halloween🎃👻laugh and Elaine’s witch laugh.🧙‍♀️Check out the links below to three of Elaine and Abe’s favorite online haunted houses!!🎃🎃🕷️Animated Disney Haunted House https://youtu.be/5Z0LqXqH3Ac?si=vjqJjAkJfvnkAwh8 (https://youtu.be/5Z0LqXqH3Ac?si=vjqJjAkJfvnkAwh8)Animated Haunted House from perspective of a cat https://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G (https://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G)Live Haunted Househttps://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G (https://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G)

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? 😂 Join licensed marriage and family therapist, Elaine Romero, and her ever-patient husband, Abe, as they dive deep into the world of love, patience, and the miles in between.In this hilariously relatable episode, Elaine and Abe spill the beans on the secrets to mastering patience in a long-distance relationship or commuter marriage. 🚂❤️✈️ From miss-timed video calls to those "I wish you were here" moments, they've been through it all and are here to share their wisdom.Ever heard of the marshmallow test? 🍬 Well, it's not just for kids! Elaine breaks down how this classic experiment teaches us the value of waiting for the good stuff in life (and love!). After all, they say patience is a virtue, and good things come to those who wait. But how long is too long? And how do you keep the spark alive when you're miles apart? Tune in to find out!So, whether you're in a relationship that spans cities, states, or even continents, this episode is your ultimate guide to keeping the love alive, one patient moment at a time. Because let's face it, love might make the world go 'round, but patience keeps it from spinning out of control. 🌍💖Don't miss out on this rollercoaster of emotions, laughter, and expert advice. Subscribe now and let Elaine and Abe show you the way to a more patient and fulfilling long-distance love affair! 🎧❤️🌍Remember, lovebirds: Distance is just a test to see how far love can travel. And with a little patience, it can go a long, long way! 💌🚀

🎉 Join us for a fantastic episode with Holly and Mike, an extraordinary couple who have survived all types of distance for several decades! 💑 They've got some amazing strategies and an overall positive attitude about making distance work for them. 😊 This pilot ✈️ and his wife definitely know how to help you make a smooth landing! ✨ #LongDistanceLove #RelationshipGoals #PositiveAttitude

🌟📱Master Your Text Game: Transform Your LDR Experience! 📱🌟Long distance relationships can be tough, but your text game doesn't have to be! Unlock a whole new world of fun and connection with your partner, no matter the distance. 💑🌍Join Abe and Elaine, your go-to experts in love and communication, as they dive into an exciting conversation filled with all sorts of TEXT GAMES 🎮💬! These creative and engaging games are guaranteed to spice up your LDR or commuter marriage and keep the sparks flying! 🔥💕Don't miss out on this chance to transform your text conversations and bring endless joy to your long distance relationship! 🎉💌Tune in now and let the games begin! 🎧👉#LongDistanceLove #TextGameMastery #LDRFun #RelationshipGoals #LoveAcrossMiles #SpiceUpYourTexts #AbeAndElaine #PodcastLovers

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