“Honestly, since my husband and I got married, we’ve been doing long-distance. Long distance isn’t easy.” These are a few of the words shared by the greatest gymnast of all time. Yes, the one who flips and rules the mats like no one else also finds long-distance challenging. And Simone Biles has never shied away from sharing that reality. She has admitted, time and again, the emotional toll of being apart from her husband, Chicago Bears Safety Jonathan Owens. Despite the physical distance, their bond has only grown stronger. But two are in distant places once again. And Simone has got something to say!

“Glad I got to see you for a short bit before jetting off to the airport (black heart emoji),” Simone wrote on her Instagram story today, followed by a simple yet soul-stirring confession along with a smiling selfie with Jonathan, “So incredibly grateful for you ilysfm.” Other than her words and smile, what popped up was the necklace she was wearing! Yes, the very well-known “OWENS” necklace. Simone’s Instagram story gave a raw glimpse into the emotional tug-of-war of long-distance love.

Fans who’ve followed their journey know this isn’t the first time the power couple has had to juggle time zones and packed calendars. With Jonathan deep in off-season grind mode with the Chicago Bears and Simone bouncing between work and travel, it seems that being apart is just part of the deal when you’re chasing big dreams. But that doesn’t mean it ever gets easier. Also, was this the only story shared by Simone?

In her next story, she posted a picture of her pet dog Lilo Biles, and the caption read, “Miss girl loves her lamby & couch bed.” Well, Lilo was resting on the couch with a white and purple lamb soft toy. And it looked like a pure bliss moment. Simone soon followed up the story with a mirror selfie standing next to her suitcase and handbag, captioned, “off again. I swear I never stop moving, but I feel so blessed to travel the world for work & vacation.” And honestly, no one does the jet-set life quite like her. Simone Biles is a travel bug, and that is a well-established fact by now.

Most recently, she was spotted vacationing on the shores of the Bahamas. And before that, she also went on a long honeymoon with her husband Jonathan Owens to South Africa, and just before that, she was vacationing in Switzerland. Apart from her long travels, she has also been taking quick breaks as she visited LSU and then her best friend, Kayla Simone’s, baby shower. Well, let’s just say it’s becoming difficult to keep up with Simone’s travel shenanigans.

In yet another Instagram story shared today, she was clinking glasses with her parents. So, is she on vacation with her parents? Or was it just a small visit? Well, only Simone Biles knows it all! But one thing is for sure: Simone Biles is again away from Jonathan Owens. And this wasn’t their first time being apart, but just like today, they have also found ways to spend time together.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens know way too much about long-distance

The couple got married in April 2023, but they got little time to spend together post-marriage. They got into a long-distance relationship just a week after their marriage. Their career commitments made staying together a very difficult task. Soon after marriage, Owens signed for the Green Bay Packers, and thereafter, he had to join his team. Well, for the Biles, she returned to her training. And she won her 8th national title in August 2023.

Speaking in an interview in September 2023, Simone Biles said, “At least we’re both busy and focusing on our respective sports. It’s been nice…cherish the moments that we get together.” Since then, the couple has been in an on-and-off long-distance relationship. Also, after a whirlwind Olympic season, Simone Biles didn’t take a moment to slow down and dove straight into the Gold Over America Tour.

But even the GOAT has her limits. The time away from family, especially her husband Jonathan Owens, has weighed on her heart. “I’m really excited to go home, which will now be Chicago, and just spend time with my husband,” Biles shared after wrapping up the tour. And she did finally unite with her husband and went all out to support him and his current team, the Chicago Bears.

Not just that, they also went on their long-awaited honeymoon and celebrated every big and little milestone together. But for someone always on the move, those quiet, everyday moments would have become her most treasured, as distance again separates the two.