Simone Biles is saying goodbye to husband Jonathan Owens for six weeks as the newlyweds deal with their long-distance marriage. The Olympic gymnast, who is based in Houston where they met, made it up to Green Bay for her husband’s first regular-season Packers game on Sunday. Biles, 26, shared a photo of the two of them after the Packers 38-20 win over the Chicago Bears on her Instagram Story, writing “see you in 6 weeks babe.”

In an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today show last week, Biles opened up about how the couple is making their marriage work long-distance for the time being, which began “less than a week” after their wedding in Cabo San Lucas. “Right after Cabo he went to Green Bay and signed, and two days later, he was up there, so it’s been different.” Biles, who won her eighth national title in California last month, shared a positive element to their long-distance relationship. “At least we’re both busy and focusing on our respective sports. It’s been nice.”

The time apart also helps the couple “cherish the moments that we get together,” she added. Biles told Kotb, 59, that Owens was “doing great out in Green Bay” and “has his first game against Chicago this weekend,” during the show. Last week, the newlyweds reunited after spending time apart while Owens, 28, prepared for the NFL season. Biles posted a romantic photo on Instagram of her and Owens’ hands, writing “back together again🤞🏾,” in the post, to which her husband — who previously played for the Houston Texans — added in the comments, “Back at home ❤️❤️.”

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The couple is currently building a new home in Houston, and Biles recently shared photos of them visiting the construction site. “Loading… 🏠🤍🛠,” Biles captioned the post.

It’s been a busy year for the athlete-spouses. They married in April at a courthouse wedding, with Biles sharing a romantic set of images of herself and the NFL star. “I do 🤍 officially owens 🤍,” she captioned the post on Instagram. The newlyweds tied the knot again during a second ceremony in Cabo San Lucas in May. “Seeing Jonathan at the altar was a dream,” Biles told Vogue. “Our guests were cheering for everyone. I was shocked by the love in the air. The ceremony was so beautiful and dreamy.”

“Whales were jumping out of the water as our ceremony started,” she added. “Whale season is over, by the way. It sprinkled for two minutes after we got married — which is good luck! — and we had a full moon. It was truly the most magical!”

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Biles posted a message on her Instagram story about her and her husband. Owens was in attendance for the event and was seen cheering her on in Hartford, Connecticut. “I’m going to quickly address this, the joke was never a joke! Y’all are blatantly being disrespectful to my relationship and my husband,” Biles wrote on Sunday. “So I’m gonna go ahead and say this one time. Respectfully, (expletive) off.

“If you keep commenting or tweeting at me I’m just going to block you. simple as that,” she added. “And no I don’t need to touch grass or whatever tf y’all suggest…” 2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.

The post is likely connected to comments Owens receives in relation to when he revealed how the power couple met. Owens said on the podcast “The Pivot” he did not know who Biles was before they met in 2020 and started dating, and he joked he was “the catch” in the relationship.

Owens received backlash for the comments since Biles was already one of the most decorated athletes in history. Biles addressed the viral moment in an episode of the podcast “Call Her Daddy” in April. She said she thought nothing of the comments when she heard them, but she said the backlash “hurt my feelings.”

Biles admitted that she found the backlash funny at first, but “then they hurt my feelings.” She said she didn’t understand where the hate was coming from because he’s “the sweetest guy and will do anything for anybody.” “That really hurt that they were talking about my husband like that because for me, it’s like, talk about me all you want, but don’t come from my family. Never,” Biles said.

Biles and Owens got married in April 2023 and they’ve actively been supporting each other in their professional careers. Aside from Owens being in the stands to watch his wife prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles was in attendance to see her husband play for the Green Bay Packers during the 2023 NFL season. Owens signed with the Chicago Bears on a two-year contract in March.

Conclusion: The Strength of Love and Resilience

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens exemplify the power of love and resilience in their relationship. Despite the challenges of long-distance, they continue to support each other’s professional endeavors and cherish their time together. Their journey serves as an inspiration to many, proving that love can thrive even in the face of adversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens meet?

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens met in 2020 and started dating shortly after. Owens admitted on a podcast that he did not know who Biles was before they met.

How are Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens managing their long-distance relationship?

The couple focuses on their respective sports and cherishes the moments they get to spend together. They keep in touch through social media and visits when possible.

What was the reaction to Jonathan Owens’ joke about being the ‘catch’ in the relationship?

Owens received backlash for his joke, but Biles defended him, stating that the comments hurt her feelings and emphasized that her husband is a supportive and kind person.

Where are Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens building their new home?

The couple is building a new home in Houston, Texas, and Biles has shared photos of their visits to the construction site on social media.

When did Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens get married?

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens got married in April 2023 at a courthouse wedding, followed by a second ceremony in Cabo San Lucas in May.