Relationship Goals?

Amber and Danny discuss how marriage does not create the start of your life. Live now and if you find someone along the way that you mesh with, then great. Marriage is a lot of work and isn't riding off into the sunset at the end of a movie.  Support the show

Find out where Amber shops, how she feels about her style, and how she puts outfits together. Hear from Danny and Amber about Amber's best "looks" and enjoy this fun episode that exactly 3 people asked for!  Support the show

We were going to give you a nice little 4th of July episode where we detailed the flag cake that Amber makes every year, renting boats and enjoying the lake here in Chicago, and watching fireworks at our tennis club. But instead, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to take rights away from every woman in this country, so we changed things up. Listen is as we yell about how terrible the...

After a lot of highs and lows over the last few months, Amber and Danny Zakem took advantage of a free weekend and had a staycation. Check out what they have to say about what it did for their relationship and how you can make staying home or staying in your city a fun filled, recharging, weekend!  Support the show

Happy Pride Month! We are welcoming Amber's sister, Tilli Evans and her girlfriend Della Ferguson to the podcast! Tilli and Della have been dating for just over a year and they are talking coming out, their love story, what Gen Z does differently when it comes to LGBTQ+ as well as what they think is Relationship Goals!  Support the show

If you haven't been able to tell we have been going through a hard time lately. We finally discuss the ins and outs of where we have been mentally in our relationship and why relationships are so hard. Thank you to everyone for tuning in and helping us along our journey, that is this podcast.  Support the show

So you are in a relationship, and now you want to expand your family, but wait, not children!! --Pets!! Congratulations, there is nothing better than loving on a fur baby, but wait, have you thought about all that comes with getting a dog, cat, or other pet with your sig o?! Danny and Amber, in this week's episode, detail some of the things you should think about before diving in on the pet p...

The episodes have been a little heavy, as of late, so Damber is giving you some fun. Whether you live in Chicago, are in a relationship, need some Inspo for a Bumble date, or are going to be visiting the Windy City here are a ton of fun options for things to do this summer!  Support the show

Danny Zakem takes on this week's episode solo. He gets very vulnerable about things he has been going through, and how relying on the people in your life is so essential to meet your goals. Sometimes we just need to talk through where our heads are at and Danny leads the charge.  Support the show

Have you ever found yourself in a transition period in your life? Do you find that things that used to be your main source of fun, entertainment, or joy, are suddenly not giving you the same shine? In this week's episode Amber and Danny Zakem discuss how they can feel their priorities shifting as they start the mental journey to starting a family. There are a lot of isolating feelings when yo...

You're the meaning in my life, you're the inspiration. In this week's episode Amber and Danny Zakem discuss the real life couples, peoples, places, and tv characters who have played a part in the people they are and relationship that they have.  Support the show

You are getting a solo Amberol Spritz episode this week. As Danny has never truly experienced a real breakup, Amber is here to reflect on what the major breakups in her life have had her reflecting on. If you have ever gone through a breakup in the past or are going through one right now, know that it changes you in ways that you can't even imagine, but it also opens the door for so much more...

When you think back on your life, what are the best days that come to mind? In this week's episode Danny and Amber Zakem discuss how sometimes it's not the days that are the biggest milestones, but often the quiet unassuming ones that tend to have the most impact. Listen while they unpack the best moments from the last 31+ years.  Support the show

The pandemic shone a light on a lot of the negative traits that our relationship, or person lives, and our work lives had instilled in us since we were born. In this week's episode Danny and Amber Zakem discuss how the pandemic changed the way they communicate, how they look at social issues, and the importance of mental health.  Support the show

In this week's episode Danny and Amber Zakem are exploring their attachment styles and how they affect their relationship. The four attachment styles are: anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure. You can visit attachmentproject.com to take the quiz and learn more about your own attachment style or read about the other 3.  Sources:  attachmentproject.com Support the show

Relationship Goals? is back after a few weeks hiatus. Kicking off this week's episode with a common fight Amber and Danny Zakem are having. If you can relate not being on the same page as your partner, you will resonate with this episode. Working through this common fight on the podcast helps these two sort out their issues and realize that being on the same page is the goal, but knowing they...

People never change, but they can grow. Amber and Danny Zakem take a look at how dangerous wanting to change a partner can be, and how it more often than not doesn't result in said change. On the flip side, they talk how growing as individuals and in your relationship is necessary to become Relationship Goals?  Sources:  https://possibilitychange.com/the-difference-between-change-and-growth-a...

In this week's episode Danny and Amber detail why friendship is so important as both an indicator and as part of romantic relationships. Listen as they describe how their friendships have played key roles in their lives and in the relationship of damber.  Support the show

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. We hope you have a love filled day. Enjoy an episode filled with a "how well do we know each other" quiz questions and some historical Valentine's Day fun facts. We love you all!!  sources:  quiz questions: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a32160810/couples-quiz-questions/ fun facts: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentine...

We LOVE Chicago and we are bestowing you some ideas for the perfect date, or day with friends. Whether you like something low-key, fancy, or active, Danny and Amber Zakem are giving you their favorite neighborhoods, bars, restaurants, and activities to do throughout the Windy City!  Support the show

Body image is such a personal journey, and how it relates to dating and relationships is something that everyone experiences. Listen as Amber and Danny Zakem discuss their individual journeys with their own body image and how it affected their relationships in both past and present.  Support the show

As we get older our priorities shift. One major thing many of us learned during the pandemic is what is truly important to us. On this week's episode Danny and Amber Zakem discuss how they manage work, life, and relationship balance, what they could do better and how they see this shifting in the future.  Support the show

I big part of growing in yourself and in your relationship is reflection. Taking the time to understand how you are contributing in a negative and positive way to your relationships will help you find balance in your life. Find out what Danny and Amber are working on in 2022.  Support the show

We welcome our first guests of season 2 -- Derrick and Alexa Welton! These two have been friends of ours since college, and have since welcomed two beautiful children. Derrick and Alexa are some of our first friends to have kids and are detailing their struggles with IVF and how that impacted their relationship.  Stay tuned for the next episode where we explore parenting roles, how their relations...

Take some time this week to write out all of the great things that you have achieved this year. All the small things you've add up to a really great year! In this week's episode Amber and Danny Zakem talk about all the things they felt like they achieved this year and look forward to 2022!  Support the show