Simone Biles reveals one step that improved her marriage to Jonathan Owens despite their hectic schedules

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her NFL player husband Jonathan Owens have been living apart since getting married because of their hectic schedules.

Despite their demanding careers, Biles is committed to maintaining their marriage and always finds ways to keep in touch with Owens.

For instance, Biles took a brief respite following her Olympic accomplishments and traveled to Chicago to see Owens, per Essentially Sports. Owens is a safety for the Chicago Bears.

How Simone Biles makes long-distance marriage with Jonathan Owens work

Simone Biles recently made history in the Paris Olympics by winning three gold medals, while Chicago Bears safety Owens has been busy in travel and preparation for the 2024 NFL season.

Despite their busy work schedule, Biles - the loving wife that she is - is determined to make sure they spend time together.

While stressing that spending time together is one of the key elements to maintaining their marriage, Biles shared, "I went to go see my husband to do a little reset and just spend time with him because ever since we got married we’ve been long distance."

Biles believes spending time together is crucial for both decompressing and maintaining their connection despite their hectic schedules.

For this reason, Biles took a week off to unwind with Owens, allowing them to refuel and reestablish their relationship before she resumed her demanding training regimen for the Gold Over America Tour.

Biles spent even more time apart from Owens in September when she jumped right into her 32-city Gold Over America Tour. She admitted that missing out on the moments they spend together was the most difficult aspect of their long-distance marriage.

She emphasized how valuable their time together has become saying, "Whenever we’re together, we really cherish those moments."

However, Biles and Owens managed to reunite for the GOAT Tour regardless of all difficulties, showcasing that love can overcome any obstacle.

Jonathan Owens takes break from NFL schedule to join Simone Biles on Gold Over America Tour

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens always have each other's backs. Knowing how crucial it is to stay in touch, Owens also took time off from his NFL schedule to join Biles on the GOAT Tour during the Bears' bye week.

Biles chronicled their travels with her 12 million Instagram followers while they managed to find time to visit places like Missouri and Texas. With a hint to "TOUR LIFE 🤞🏽," Owens wrote, "Had the best time ❤️❤️."

The Olympic gymnast and the Chicago Bears player met for the first time in March 2020 on the celebrity dating app Raya, but they had unknowingly crossed paths months before that during a football game in December 2019.

The couple exchanged vows on April 22, 2023, at Houston's Harris County Courthouse. They held a second wedding ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a few weeks later, per People.

Owens recently showed his support for Biles as she and Team USA won the gold medal in the women's gymnastics team finals of the 2024 Olympics. Biles has been absent from some of Owens' games since the tour began on September 17, but both have had to make compromises at crucial times.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens officially met on dating app

Even though Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens crossed paths at the 2019 Texans game, Biles initiated contact with Owens in March 2020 through the dating app Raya.

Owens revealed his initial response on a 2023 episode of 'The Pivot Podcast': "I swiped her, and it said we matched. So, I’m like, ‘Oh, okay. I’mma see what’s up.’"

He saw some likes from Biles on his Instagram after working out, but instead of contacting her, he chose to take a shower.

When Biles stepped into Owens' direct messages, things began to take off. However, Owens later acknowledged that if she hadn't taken the initial step, he might not have followed her.

Biles and Owens managed to spend a lot of time together during the Covid-19 pandemic, something professional athletes don't usually enjoy because of their hectic schedules.

Despite the initial spark, Owens struggled with some serious commitment issues. But after almost a year of marriage, it's evident that their initial bond has grown into something far more stronger and deeper.