Love is in the Air
"Love is in the Air" is a podcast focused on supporting couples in commuter marriages and long-distance relationships. Hosted by licensed marriage and family therapist Elaine Romero and her husband Abe Romero, it draws on their personal experience navigating a commuter marriage. The show offers insights, encouragement, and practical advice for keeping relationships strong despite distance. Each episode explores the unique challenges and rewards of maintaining intimacy and connection across miles.
Episodes
Episode 48 — The Final Episode: We’re NOT Leaving…Just Shifting
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 l
#47 We Closed the Distance!
❤️✈️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 tal
#46 LDR KILLERS Part 2!
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!!!!!
#45 How a LDR changes you!
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
#44 The BIG and everyday SACRIFICES of Being in a LDR!
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
#43 Closing the Distance in the US!
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 o
#42 Creative Dates in Distance: Part SIX
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 car
#41 LDR KILLERS: What Kills a Long Distance Relationship!
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!!
#40 Which “Part” of You is Driving the LDR Bus?
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 drivi
#39 The Good the Bad & the Ugly of LONGING
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!
#38 Asking for Help from Your Support System at the Holidays!
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!
#37 Creative Dates in Distance Part Five
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.
#36 From Marshmallows to Mindfullness: The Art of Patience in Distance
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 hil
#35 Buckle Up…it’s going to be a bumpy LDR flight! Guest Episode with an Amazing Pilot Couple.
🎉 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
#34 Get Your TEXT on!!!
🌟📱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
#33 ONE is the Loneliest Number!
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
#32 Your LDR Bucket List
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!
#31 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! …Or is it?????
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…
#30 Creative Date Ideas Part Four!!
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 fo
#29 BEWARE of Cat Fishers in Distance!
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.truthfind
#28 Celebrities in Distance!
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
#27 How your PERSONALITY TYPE impacts your LDR!
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
#26 International Success Story! Guest Episode with Tina & Nacho
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 intern
#25 Do you have what it takes to be in an LDR?
Listen to Elaine and Abe discuss the challenges and hardships of LDR's and how to cope and overcome them.
#24 Creative Date Ideas in Distance Part Three!!!
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-%7Bk
#23 Time is on Your Side: Living in the Present with Distance
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!
#22 The Twelve Days of Distance!
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
#21 Making the Jump to Marriage
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!
#20 Twenty Reasons You Know You Are in a LDR
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!!
19 Oh Big Ol’ Jet Airliner: Travel Tips!
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 - Compac
#18 Stormy Nights: How Distance Impacts Your Mental Health
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.
#17 Funny Stories in Distance
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!
#16 Family and Your Distance
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 abou
#15 SURPRISE Gifts in Distance!
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 gi
#14 Making the Most of Your Visits Together
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!
#13 Feeling Safe in Distance: Why Your Attachment Style Matters!
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
#12 Creative Date Ideas for Distance Part 2!
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
#11 Epic Stories: International Couples
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: @longdistanc
#10 Fight, Fight, Fight: Conflict in Distance
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 ple
#9 DISTANCE NINJAS: Guest episode with Brian and Tessa
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
# 8 SEX in Long Distance!... did we get your attention???
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: @commutermarriagesupportFace
#7 Creative Connections are the Glue in Distance!
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.
#6 Surviving LDR Challenges - Wonder Twins Activate!
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 listene
#5 Creative Date Ideas for Distance!
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: @Lovei
#4 Holidays Apart: Tips for Surviving the Distance
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!
#3 The List You Need to Make
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.
#2 Our Story
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.
#1 Top-Things-To-Never-Say
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.
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