Episodes

  • #43 Closing the Distance in the US!

    #43 Closing the Distance in the US!
    Sep 16 2024
    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.
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    55 mins
  • #42 Creative Dates in Distance: Part SIX

    #42 Creative Dates in Distance: Part SIX
    Jul 17 2024
    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
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    37 mins
  • #41 LDR KILLERS: What Kills a Long Distance Relationship!

    #41 LDR KILLERS: What Kills a Long Distance Relationship!
    Jun 13 2024
    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!!
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    38 mins
  • #40 Which “Part” of You is Driving the LDR Bus?

    #40 Which “Part” of You is Driving the LDR Bus?
    Apr 5 2024
    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.com
    https://www.familysolutionsnewbern.com/henrydbeckwith (https://www.familysolutionsnewbern.com/henrydbeckwith)
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    50 mins
  • #39 The Good the Bad & the Ugly of LONGING

    #39 The Good the Bad & the Ugly of LONGING
    Mar 2 2024
    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!
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    52 mins
  • #38 Asking for Help from Your Support System at the Holidays!

    #38 Asking for Help from Your Support System at the Holidays!
    Dec 20 2023
    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!
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    26 mins
  • #37 Creative Dates in Distance Part Five

    #37 Creative Dates in Distance Part Five
    Oct 25 2023
    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 House

    https://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G (https://youtu.be/UGS9umPoPdA?si=6gOoK5iG6FAvTU7G)
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    38 mins
  • #36 From Marshmallows to Mindfullness: The Art of Patience in Distance

    #36 From Marshmallows to Mindfullness: The Art of Patience in Distance
    Aug 8 2023
    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! 💌🚀
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    39 mins