Love on the Spectrum' Star Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman Split After Nearly 5 Years

The couple discussed marriage on the show, but had differing timelines

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:03am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered disco ball fragments reflecting colorful stage lights, conveying the emotional complexity and fragility of a celebrity relationship.The breakup of 'Love on the Spectrum' stars Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman reflects the complexities of navigating relationships on the autism spectrum.Los Angeles Today

Abbey Romeo, a star of the Netflix series 'Love on the Spectrum', has split from her boyfriend of nearly 5 years, David Isaacman. The breakup comes just two weeks after Abbey gushed about Isaacman's care and support for her during a podcast appearance. According to reports, the couple split because Abbey was ready for marriage while Isaacman still needed more time.

Why it matters

Abbey and David's relationship has been a central focus of 'Love on the Spectrum', which follows the dating lives of people on the autism spectrum. Their split, after such a long-term relationship, highlights the challenges that those on the spectrum can face when it comes to navigating major life milestones like marriage.

The details

In a recent podcast appearance, Abbey praised Isaacman for his thoughtfulness, saying he would 'cover her ears' when there were noises she didn't like and that she had even memorized the names of his 24 stuffed animals within the first week of dating him. However, the couple later broke up because they didn't see eye-to-eye on getting married, with Abbey wanting to tie the knot while Isaacman felt they should wait for the 'right time'.

  • Abbey and Isaacman appeared on the 'We Need to Talk' podcast on March 24, 2026.
  • Abbey and Isaacman broke up after nearly 5 years of dating, the US Sun reported on April 9, 2026.

The players

Abbey Romeo

A star of the Netflix series 'Love on the Spectrum', who has split from her boyfriend of nearly 5 years, David Isaacman.

David Isaacman

Abbey Romeo's ex-boyfriend of nearly 5 years, with whom she appeared on 'Love on the Spectrum'.

Christine Romeo

Abbey Romeo's mother, who appeared on the 'We Need to Talk' podcast with her daughter.

Paul C. Brunson

The host of the 'We Need to Talk' podcast, where Abbey Romeo and her mother were guests.

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What they’re saying

“He says things that make me feel good, he covers my ears when there's a certain noise I don't like.”

— Abbey Romeo

“Love is an action, and by you memorizing those tells me, Abbey, how much you love David.”

— Paul C. Brunson, Podcast Host

“Yeah, sometimes. He's done it before.”

— Abbey Romeo

What’s next

It's unclear if Abbey and David's breakup will be featured in a future season of 'Love on the Spectrum', but the show's producers have not yet commented on the split.

The takeaway

Abbey and David's relationship and eventual split highlights the unique challenges that those on the autism spectrum can face when it comes to navigating major life milestones like marriage. Their story serves as an important reminder of the need for greater understanding and support for the autism community.