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Sum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The Sumners13 Ways To Be A Better Husband Now PART 2Another SOLO episode this week, but it's still a good time! Damon dives into PART TWO of this series with some vital ways to be a better husband like: Flirt more, Love her TV shows too, Make it point to be positive, Get past prior arguments and so much more!!! This one isn't just for the FELLAS! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- Follow us on INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.   LISTEN ANYWHERE: https://pod.link/15270278482022-11-0828 minTMC PodcastTMC Podcast102. Crucial Conflict with Damon and Katoya SumnerDamon and Katoya Sumner our featured guest on TMC Podcast with Crucial Conflict.    CONNECT WITH Damon and Katoya Sumner  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/   CONNECT WITH TMC Podcast Email questions: admin@lead2greatness.com  Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric_francis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-francis-a0544037/   CONNECT WITH Shante Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shante.francis.14 Instagram: https...2022-10-0834 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The Sumners13 Ways To Be A Better Husband NowAnother SOLO episode this week, but it's still a good time! Damon dives into some vital ways to be a better husband like keeping your promises, leaving work at work, being the keeper of your love story, talking about your feelings honestly and so much more!!! This one isn't just for the FELLAS! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- Follow us on INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.    LISTEN ANYWHERE: https://pod.link/15270278482022-09-2724 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The Sumners15 questions to ask your husband about your marriageIn this episode,  Damon goes solo and answers FIFTEEN questions on behalf of all husbands on the planet , with no supervision. Tap in for a good time!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.     LISTEN ANYWHERE: https://pod.link/1527027848*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea—delicious dry artisan goods for your kitchen: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-09-1325 minFinding Your VillageFinding Your VillageEpisode 108: Setting Expectations in Your Relationship as New Parents: Interview with Damon and KaToya SumnerThank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their aim is to empower marrieds to enjoy marriage one convo at a time!”In today’s episode we are discussed: Setting expectations in your relationship when expecting a new babyIntentionally working on your relationship when you have an i...2022-07-1747 minHearts Entwined PodcastHearts Entwined PodcastThe Secrets Behind A Joyful Relationship - Lyn Smith, Damon and KaToya SumnerLyn has invited married couple, KaToya and Damon Sumner, who have been together for 17 years, to discuss the importance of communication, and the secrets behind how to create a joyful relationship. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marriage is a journey of learning, living and growing. It is getting to know someone else completely, and seeing their life as complimentary to your own. Perception comes from reflection. It's always good to stop and consider the things we have experienced in our past, and remembering where we took the greatest learnings. Marriage is a balancing act. It is the joining of...2022-05-1936 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions #13In this episode, we deliver another edition of Simple Solutions. Can you keep $3000 a secret from your partner, how do we stay having fun in a committed relationship, why does snoring impact couples, how Damon avoids the "put the seat down" pain at home and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-05-1731 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersREPLAY: Lovers and FriendsIn this episode, we have our first REPLAY! We share a past episode where we discuss the necessity of friendships, should your lover be your BFF, can your spouse be viewed as a "friend with benefits" and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/ —> 20% off now through June. Use our code: SPICEITUPSUMNERS2022-05-0336 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions #12In this episode, we get back to SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Would you vacay with your in-laws? What to do if your bae can't cook? How can you find more couple friends and is makeup sex a real thing? Plus, so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/ —> 20% off now through June. Use our code: SPICEITUPSUMNERS2022-04-2630 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersThe Mind of a HusbandIn this episode, KaToya is away, so Damon does a SOLO episode. Dive into this one as Damon peels back a few layers of what husbands think, are there any roles that are specific for certain genders, how do you rank yourself as a partner and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/ —> 20% off...2022-04-1926 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSecrets and LiesIn this episode, we discuss what's the difference between secrets and lies, is there ever a time to lie, what is the impact of lies on our marriages and one of us spill a CURRENT secret and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/ —> 20% off now through June. Use our code: SPICEITUPSUMNERS2022-04-1231 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersFostering FriendshipsIn this episode, we talk about why friendships are very important for a healthy marriage. Why do we tend to let friendships fade, how to refresh old friendships, what's your marker for a real "friend" and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/ —> 20% off now through June. Use our code: SPICEITUPSUMNERS2022-04-0532 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersWill, Rock, Jada and Protecting your SpouseIn this episode, we unpacked the SLAP that was heard around the world! Did Rock deserve it? Was Will justified? Was the joke too far so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-03-2935 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions #11In this episode, SIMPLE SOLUTIONS are back for the 11th edition!! We found couples asking the internet questions, so we gave them our thoughts. LOL.  -"Ladies, do yall intentionally hold stuff for days so you can wait for the right moment to argue?" -"Am I the only one who keeps cash if I find it in the laundry? My spouse hates that!"-"Ladies, if your husband says you need to lose weight would you be offended?" -"Fellas, what does it mean when your wife calls you GIRL in yall convo?"2022-03-2231 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSuccess and InsecuritiesIn this episode, we dive into the convo around what does success do to relationships + how to become more emotionally healthy as a couple + why success can be a pitfall in marriage and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.Clip-  "who wants you after you achieved these things": https://www.instagram.com/tv/CayL_FNhPZB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*...2022-03-1532 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions #10In this episode, we get back to SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Is coming out the shower nude an automatic initiation of sex + would you be cool with ya bae co-signing an apartment for their child's other parent +  is there a friend who you'd be fine with marrying your spouse if you died today and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Se...2022-03-0829 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersIn The Bedroom part 2In this episode, we going INNNNNN! We dig into sex toys, is there a difference between sex and love-making, how much lingerie is needed and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-03-0136 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersIn The BedroomIn this episode, we dive into PART ONE and talk about the fun that can go down in the bedroom. How much does foreplay matter in your sex life, what's our main strategy as parents to fight for our sex life, and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-02-2235 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSex in SocietyIn this episode, we dish about whether or not sex is overrated + why talking about sex with friends can be weird + how societal norms about sex are like sand and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.*Erotic Blueprint Quiz*https://blueprintbreakthroughquiz.comALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-02-1534 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSexpectationsIn this episode, we talk about the necessary expectations with sex. How to make sure you are on the same page, where our sexual expectations actually come from, when and why should they change and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-02-0835 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSex is a Good ThingIn this episode, we kick off a new series all about SEX. We dig into this episode and talk about where sex falls on the "needs" list, benefits and challenges of maintaining a healthy sex life and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-02-0129 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions #9In this episode, we deliver a brand-new edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Some questions we unpack: Do I need to like my spouse's friends? How do I start a convo about wanting to be kinkier in the bedroom? Should I listen to the marital advice of my divorced friend? And so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www...2022-01-2534 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersKeeping a Track Record of Your PartnerIn this episode, we explore the pros and cons of keeping an accurate track record of your bae. Are there benefits? What are the consequences? How can we do it well when we are in a relationship and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-01-1835 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersAre We the Same Couple?In this episode, we ask the question: Are you the same couple? How similar and how different are you two since you first got together? What positive things have stayed over time? What areas of growth have improved? What's something that still needs to get work? We dive into our lives in hopes that it springboards to healthy convos for you and yours.!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin...2022-01-1134 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersNew Year New Y'allIt's our first episode of 2022!! In this one, we talk about the mentality to become a better couple, at the top of the year + why being gentle to yourself matters + what to do about setting realistic goals and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsor*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2022-01-0429 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #8On our final episode of 2021, we finish with one of our favorite type of episodes-- SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. All-new stories. All-new solutions. Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-12-2827 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersChristmas Cards + Holiday Spirit + Ideal Christmas DayIn this episode, we finish off our Christmas special episodes right here with this one. On this episode, we breakdown our ideal Christmas day, how we truly feel about Christmas cards from our friends, the definition of "Holiday Spirit" and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-12-2128 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersChristmas Decor + Holiday Menus + Year-Round TreesIn this episode, we bring back our Christmas Special episodes!! On this one, we talk  about when you should take the Christmas tree down, are rainbow lights dope, what ornaments should all trees have, what's on the Christmas dinner menu and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-12-1435 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSpeaking About Your SpouseIn this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of how we talk about our spouse. Are y'all on the same page about those "You better nots", how do you speak about your bae with your parents or friends and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-12-0728 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #7In this episode, we get into one of our favorite type of episodes-- SIMPLE SOLUTIONS!! We hit the interwebs to find folks desiring and seeking relational support, so we share our solutions with brevity. Always a good time!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-11-3032 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersThe Thanksgiving EpisodeIn this episode, we talk all things THANKSGIVING! What's the best food that's mandatory for, how did our upbringing impact our view of this holiday, how carrying on traditions carry so much weight and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-11-2334 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHandling Stress and AnxietyIn this episode, we talk about the importance of dealing with anxiety and stress, especially when in a relationship. How does stress impact our relationships + what makes stress hard to handle + ways to handle stress effectively and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-11-1625 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #6In this episode, we deliver another installment of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS!! After searching the interwebs, we handout new solutions with simplicity. It's one of our favorite type of episodes so turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-11-0931 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersOpenness and VulnerabilityIn this episode, we talk about how and why being open and vulnerable in relationships are so needed + why getting on the same page about what is "enough" matters + how adjusting our expectations can help in the long-term and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-11-0236 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersThings to Say Consistently in a RelationshipIn this episode, we talk about seven things we should be saying consistently in our relationships--> "I love you," "I support you," "How was your day?" "What do you think?" and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE!   ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsor*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-10-2634 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersBeing Content- Good or Bad?In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons to being CONTENT. Can contentment be a positive and a negative? Why being content starts at the individual level + ways to reignite a relationship and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-10-1932 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #5In this episode, we deliver another edition of Simple Solutions!!! How do you hug  someone w/o being disrespectful to your partner? Should anyone have "full access" to your S.O as much as you do? Would you be okay if your bae cosigned for a family member's car without talking with you first? Oooh and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. FRFR. Follow us on Instagram. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin2021-10-1232 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersTraditional Norms vs Modern NormsIn this episode, we dig into the mindset that "Everything  new ain't good. Everything old ain't bad" and how that plays a part in today's relationships. Plus, we compare and contrast traditional relationship norms to modern relationship norms-- 'Sleeping on the couch because of conflict', 'men should be the sole breadwinner', 'never go to bed angry', 'women should be the primary caretakers' and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/ad...2021-10-0537 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersBeing Confident as CouplesIn this episode, we laugh about several types of couples and why it's key to be confident in your relationship. Because if you like it, we love it! Plus, are you the couple that feeds each other in public + do you wear matching outfits + are you two always arguing in the streets and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin2021-09-2832 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersBeing Loved vs Being IN LoveIn this episode, we talk about the difference between loving your bae and being IN love with them! Do you need both + what's the difference between the two + how do you rekindle that infatuation if it's fading and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-09-2130 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersKids Don't Run Your RelationshipIn this episode, we talk about why you can not have your kids running your relationship! How it happens to every parent + Yellow flags to be aware of + Why planning is a big help + and so much more!!! Also, please take 2 minutes and drop us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-09-1432 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #4In this episode, we bring back another edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. So. Much. Fun. This week, we answer: Is it okay for a man to cry + Should I be okay with another woman giving my husband food she cooked + Is it fine for married people to join groups for singles and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*2021-09-0731 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersComplaining: Is It Worth It?In this episode, we answer the question-- Complaining: Is it worth it? Plus, we dive into whether or not anything good can come from complaining + why having a trusted "inner circle" is crucial + how bashing your bae leads to nothing good and so much more!!! Also, please take 2 minutes and drop us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-08-3133 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersPublic Display of AffectionIn this episode, we talk all about public display of affection: How our level of PDA has come a long way + what type of PDA should be left at home + what holds people back from expressing affection publicly + if there's a correlation between private and public affection and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*2021-08-2429 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersOne-Year Celebration!In this episode, we celebrate podcasting for ONE YEAR!! We share some of our favorite episodes + recap on why we started this podcast + how everyone needs to consistently do something with their bae and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. We are almost at our GOAL OF 100 REVIEWS. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://w...2021-08-1734 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersTechnology in RelationshipsIn this episode, we talk about how we handle technology in our marriage! We discuss why boundaries can be essential for a relationship + how we aim to protect "our time" + what are social media etiquettes for us and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-08-1030 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersThe Art of ApologizingIn this episode, we dig into the Art of apologizing in a relationship. What makes a quality apology + why timing matters + ways that we recover after a bad fight + why we don't always apologize and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-08-0332 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #3In this episode, we bring back one of our favorite types of episodes--SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! For episode 53, we laugh about what doesn't make a man "weak",  is it wrong to go through your bae's phone, do women disrespect men by making more money than them, what food everyone should stop eating and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin...2021-07-2732 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersFinding Compatible CouplesIn this episode, we laugh about the need to have compatible couples in your life. We discuss about the difficulty of finding these couples + how to really know you found a good couple + what makes a couple "one-sided" + how these couples help your intimacy and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny...2021-07-2032 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersTurn-Ons Hit DifferentIn this episode, we dig into Turn-ons and Turn-off! We discussed why turn-ons will change over time + which ones need to stick around forever + major turn-offs for us and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-07-1332 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersBeing Married to a DreamerIn this episode, we laughed and talked about the task of being married to a dreamer. Plus, why all dreamers need a plan + how to support a dreamer's dream + one of our favorite mantras + what to do if a dream fails and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https...2021-07-0631 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSpooning + Real Queens + Fighting KindlyIn this episode, we  laugh about the reality that all men want to be spooned + how cutting a guy's food doesn't make you a real queen + why kindness during spats matter and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-06-2931 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersDating Your SpouseIn this episode, we dove head first into why dating your significant other still matters!! We broke down the different types of dates + talked about why "frequency" isn't everything + shared a few of our favorite dates + why the "day date" needs to get added to everyone's tool-belt and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsor*2021-06-2231 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHotels and GetawaysFor this episode, we recored it while on a mini-getaway in Dallas, Texas! It was a fun one that got into traveling as a couple + when do you  need to sit next to each other on a flight + why people-watching is so fun + and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful B...2021-06-1533 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The Sumners5 Phrases to Avoid in a RelationshipIn this episode, we  laugh about some of the phrases that can derail any conversation! Off top, ABSOLUTES are a no-go for us + why "I don't care" is a death sentence to any conversation, + what phrase is really just passive aggressiveness in verbal form and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny S...2021-06-0834 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersCan You Change Your Spouse?In this episode, we talk about the idea of trying to CHANGE your bae. Is there ever a time when it is called for + HOW to go about it + the different tiers of the desired changes + why change can be a good thing and so much more!!!  Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful B...2021-06-0133 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersAdvice for CouplesIn this episode, we broke down some of the best relationship advice we could find on the internet! Why the QUANTITY of your sex life is not as important as the QUALITY of your sex life + how you need to fight for the sense of "we" in your relationship + why curiosity saves couples + how assuming the best in one another builds trust and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.2021-05-2535 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersAgree to Disagree in RelationshipsIn this episode, we had a GOOOD time talking about the idea to AGREE to DISAGREE. Is that a valid option in a relationship, how to do it respectfully, when doesn't it work, why is compromise crucial and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*Beautiful Briny Sea: https://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/2021-05-1834 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersBeing Committed with Brittany and Ryan OstofeIn this episode, we had our first GUESTS!! This week we were joined by Brittany and Ryan Ostofe-- hosts of THE LAUGHING COUPLE PODCAST. We had a bunch of fun talking with them about being committed in the Sub-headings of marriage + working through the ups and downs + simple solutions for strangers and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin2021-05-1140 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersRelationships & TV + Two Types of TV Watchers + What We Love to WatchIn this episode, we wanted to have some fun and talk about something we really enjoy--TV!! This week we discussed how television has helped our relationship + why great conversations come from great TV + the two types of TV viewers + our favorite shows currently and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.  ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin *Sponsors* Beautiful B...2021-05-0433 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Relationship Advice #2In this episode, we searched the interwebs for those seeking relationship advice, for another edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. This week, we discuss a "dog vs girlfriend" ultimatum + when to remind your mom that you're grown + women bodily functions in a relationship  + yelling at your significant other and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin*Sponsors*C...2021-04-2738 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersDo Men Want To Get Married?In this episode, we dove head-first into a hot topic: Do men actually want to get married? This week, we looked at it from both angles and to be honest barely scratched the surface. We discussed the impact of seeing great examples of healthy marriages  + how society plays a role + the terrible marketing of other married couples + the idea of being "limited" and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode.2021-04-2034 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersThink Differently About WeddingsIn this episode, we share our strong feelings(lol) about weddings! Whether you've been married for a decade or are in the trenches of planning your dream wedding currently--this episode has something for everyone. This week, we talked about how weddings are just ONE day and that keeping that in perspective is vital + why everyone and their mama doesn't need to come to your wedding + simple ways to cut back on the budget and so much more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts. Like...2021-04-1336 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSelf-Care in a RelationshipIn this episode, we dig into the necessity of self-care even in a relationship. We tackle what that looks like in our marriage, how the support for one another is what keeps the relationship healthy, why self-care doesn't mean you have to do things alone and so much more! Turn us up, and if you have a moment--we'd LOVE for you to leave us a REVIEW over on Apple podcasts.  Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumner2021-04-0632 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersSimple Solutions: Reddit Relationship AdviceIn this episode, we did a brand new concept called SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. Essentially, we took a few relationship "problems" from Reddit and decided to offer up simple Sumner solutions. And fun was had. LOL. We broke-down what to do with a grandma that won't leave, how to ask a girl out, why rushing back into a relationship isn't the smartest and a bunch more. Please be sure to like, comment, and SHARE! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersJoin us on Patreon for BONUS episodes2021-03-3033 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersCouples Conversation StartersIn this episode, we dig into some fun questions that EVERY couple should ask each other!! Did your family grow up with any funny or weird rules? What is one thing you never did in high school that you wish you did? What is something you hated as a kid but now appreciate? If you could have a free punch to any TV character’s face, who would it be and why? What does your ideal day look like? And so much more! Grab a good drink, order some GrubHub, check the show notes below to see all of th...2021-03-2336 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersMaking BIG DecisionsIn this episode, KaToya and Damon talk about what makes a decision BIG + how they processed moving across the world + why seeking counsel is never a bad idea + how trust is always a part of their decision-making process +  so much more! Tell ya people's about us!!Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: 2021-03-1633 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow To Know You Are Ready For Marriage-Part 2In this episode, KaToya and Damon decided to share a few more insights to the infamous question, "How do I know if I am ready for marriage?" In this second installment, they breakdown why close friends and family's feedback can be helpful, why having a strong self-love is essential, how honest conversations have to be had before saying "I Do"--plus so much more! Tell ya people's about us!!Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck...2021-03-0931 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow To Know You Are Ready For MarriageIn this episode, we dive head-first into a question as old as time, "How do I know if I am ready for marriage?" For starters, we talk about how big fights and conflict can't have you thinking the relationship is over, why the "right time" is an illusion and being on the same page with honest conversation about what's next for you two is much more vital than "perfect timing" and why we were so ready to elope in college--plus so much more! Tell ya people's about us!! Connect with us on Facebook: https...2021-03-0232 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We Parent: Manners, Chores and MoreIn this episode, we share about THE word that is an absolute NO in our home, what we'd do if we saw a kid being disrespectful to their parents in these streets, why we don't pay our kids to do chores, why our faith is the backbone of our family and tons more! Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300F...2021-02-2336 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We Parent: Raising Life-Long LearnersIn this episode, we talk about how we are raising life-long learners as parents. We dig into why it's essential to keep school in perspective, why "good grades" aren't everything, how we like to debrief school, why we desire to be our kids' first teachers--plus so much more! Tell ya everyone in your group chats about us!! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s...2021-02-1633 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We Parent: Fun and FriendsIn this episode, we dive into how we try to cultivate fun for our family + why we really care about making memories + the intentionality needed to help your kids make friends + so much more!! Tell ya people's about us!!Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5...2021-02-0935 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We Parent: Screen-TimeIn this episode, we breakdown our parenting style around the infamous world of "screen-time" for our kids. We share several routines that we have created around screen-time + why we've tried various routines + the benefits of technology and more!! Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full...2021-02-0233 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We Parent: DisciplineIn this episode, we talk about how we handle discipline as parents. We dig into why having our kids reflect on their mistakes is a must + how to validate our kids' emotions + why the "Small-Medium-Big problem" philosophy is a game-changer + plus so much more! Tell ya people's about us!!Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes...2021-01-2635 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow to Be a Better ListenerIn this episode, we share about the importance of understanding the different roles as a listener + why you should never "hijack" a conversation + how quality listening can avoid conflict and more! Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...2021-01-1934 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersWork-Life BalanceIn this episode, we laugh about the silly notion that "your life ends when you have kids", why you need to have HARD stops with work and how we've used a shared calendar to help us with our communication, to fight for balance. Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/2021-01-1234 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersOur 2021 GoalsIn this episode, we talk about a few goals we didn't crush in 2020 and shared many of our goals for our marriage and family. Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersReflection + Planning FREEBIE: https://upbeat-builder-3242.ck.page/9990c47300Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5A5XokfDZMdNw/...2021-01-0532 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersLessons Learned in 2020In this episode, we laugh about some of the many lessons 2020 taught us. We learned that when we aren't pressured to eat out 5x a week, we actually can save some money. We learned that being intentional with our family time was invaluable and that we found to be so life-giving. We also learned that having a positive perspective can help you in the midst of the worst. Plus, several other nuggets that we hope are beneficial and valuable to you, as you listen! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2020-12-2934 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersChristmas Special-Part 2+ Debunking Santa +Splitting time with the In-LawsIn this episode, we share about some possible solutions for splitting time with each other's families, when is a good time to debunk Santa Claus and how we handle gifts for our kids. Share us with your friends, family and even your enemies! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5A5XokfDZMdNw/Join us on Patreon f...2020-12-2233 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersChrismas Special + Worst Gifts + Favorite Christmas SongsIn this episode, we giggle about our differences when it comes to Christmas music, the few traditions we are building with our family and the worst gift we've ever received. Plus, we get to the bottom of the age-old question, "Is Christmas the best holiday ever?"  Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5A5XokfDZMdNw/Join u...2020-12-1537 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersReflecting and setting goalsIn this episode, we dive into a practical activity that we've done for the past five years: reflect on the past year + set goals for the upcoming year. We share how reflection can be helpful to remind us of the lows and the highs, how to set up goals that make sense AND for the first time, we offer a FREEBIE that hopefully will be a benefit for you and the bae. The freebie will be a PDF that should help create healthy dialogue  around some attainable goals for next year. Feel free to share it! FREEBIE-Reflection & G...2020-12-0833 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersComparing Your Relationship to OthersIn this episode, we share about the dangers of comparing you relationship to others, how comparison can be a slippery slope and why you have to water your own grass! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5A5XokfDZMdNw/Join us on Patreon for BONUS episodes: https://www.patreon.com/sumitupsumners2020-12-0132 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersLovers and FriendsIn this episode, we laugh a lot about being friends in a relationship, how we differ on having friends and why it is vital to be good friends when married. Plus, we share about having friends of the opposite sex and why your relationship shouldn't just be "us against the world". For full episodes, subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIS3XEX5V5A5XokfDZMdNwFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Join us on Patreon for BONUS episodes: https://www.patreon.com/sumitupsumners2020-11-2436 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHealthy Habits in a RelationshipIn this episode, we share several healthy habits that have helped us, for more than a  decade. Everything from "touch points" throughout the day, tag-teaming kids, stealing moments, weekly check-ins and much more. Check us out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sumitupsumners/Join our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumnersGet BONUS episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sumitupsumners2020-11-1734 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersTen Things I Wish I Knew Before Being In a Relationship-Part 2In this episode, we continue to laugh about the ten things we wish we knew before getting into a relationship. Regardless of where you are in your life, we can all can relate to a few of these! On this episode, we dig into how fights get SO intense in relationships, why it's not always going to be exciting and that you have to learn to be CONTENT, in every season of life. If you did not already, be sure to go back and check on part one!JOIN our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2020-11-1033 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersTen Things I Wish I Knew Before Being In a RelationshipIn this episode, we laugh about the ten things we wish we knew before getting into a relationship. Regardless of where you are in your love life, we all can relate to a few of these! Whether it's understanding that our relationships are nothing like the movies, or that your flaws will be exposed EXPOSED, or the simple fact that the amount of work it takes can be quite challenging. Enjoy another hopefully-valuable episode as we dig into the first part of this top ten list! 2020-11-0332 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersWhy Love Languages are ImportantIn this episode, we talk about love languages! What they are, how they are beneficial and why understanding them has been vital for our relationship. If you aren't sure what all the love language fuss is about, listen up! This will hopefully bring some clarity. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, for exclusive BONUS episodes, be sure to check us out on Patreon. Hit the link and jump on the bandwagon. https://linktr.ee/sumitupsumners2020-10-2733 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersFamily Boundaries in a RelationshipIn this episode, we open up about our family backgrounds, why setting boundaries for our families is beneficial, how building our own traditions are a necessity and a bunch of other good stuff. Treat yourself! 2020-10-2033 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow Do You Know SomeoneIn this episode, we talk about how there are only three ways to really know someone: live with them, work with them and play with them. Plus, we laugh about our journey of playing games together! Enjoy and let us know your thoughts!2020-10-1335 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersMaking Small Things, BigIn this episode, we share one of our most important family mantra's--Making Small Things Big. Noticing one another, focusing on the positive and celebrating small victories are just a few things we unpack in this one. Dig In!2020-10-0634 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersRelationship Myths-Part TwoIn this episode, we dig into the second part of relationship myths like the "ball and chain" mentality, do we have to do EVERYTHING together and so much more. Get into it! 2020-09-2931 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersRelationship Myths-Part OneIn this episode, we dig into a handful of relationship myths like "Happy Wife. Happy Life", do opposites actually attract, does a relationship have to be HARD and so much more. Enjoy! 2020-09-2233 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersDealing with MoneyIn this episode, we share about how our perspectives on money started quite different and how we have grown over the years into a couple who is on the same page, when it comes to finances. 2020-09-1534 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersMarried During a PandemicIn this episode, we laugh about how needing personal time is essential during a pandemic, why routines are a must for parents and how date-nights have to survive, even in tough times. 2020-09-0833 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersExpectations in a RelationshipIn this episode, we talk about why it's important to a conversation about expectations-often. And why unspoken expectations can lead to eventual tension. 2020-09-0126 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersRoles In A RelationshipIn this episode, we discuss how we've restructured traditional roles to fit our family. 2020-08-2530 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersResolving Relationship ConflictIn this episode, we talk about why conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing. We get into what has helped us improve with keeping conflict healthy and share our philosophy on why there's only two types of people in the world. 2020-08-1131 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersHow We MetIn this episode, we get into our origin story and take you all on the journey of how we became the Sumners. From the two-word text message, to traveling across the globe with a toddler--we bring you into the adventure of how we met. 2020-08-1028 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersRelationship GrowthIn this episode, we talk about growing as a couple and how change is inevitable. To be honest, if we were still the same exact person since 2005, something went really wrong. 2020-08-1030 minSum It Up With The SumnersSum It Up With The SumnersOur Parenting JourneyIn this episode, we share a little more about our life as parents. Each one of our kids get highlighted as we laugh about what makes them uniquely different. 2020-08-1033 min