Relationship Goals?

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 are in the same book helps them come together. 

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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-and-knowing-which-you-need/

https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/why-you-shouldnt-try-to-change-your-partner/ 

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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. 

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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/valentines-day-ideas/a26863/valentines-day-facts/

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 relationship has changed, and what they find to be relationship goals! 

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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! 

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