This article was written by Lauren Urban, LCSW and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Bell. Lauren Urban is a licensed psychotherapist and the owner of Psychobabble Therapy based in Brooklyn, New York. With over 16 years of therapy experience, Lauren has worked with children, families, couples, and individuals, providing an anti-oppressive, identity-affirming space. Lauren is also a certified hypnotherapist at Moon & Key Hypnosis and the co-founder of Get Right Wellness Collective. She received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College in 2006, and specializes in working with the LGBTQIA community and with clients in recovery or considering recovery for drug and alcohol use.
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Sharing your life with someone is a wonderful thing, and having a loving partner can make you feel more fulfilled. While you surely know that love is a key component of a relationship, it takes more than love to make a romance last. So, what are the most important things in a committed relationship? We’ve listed them here for you and advice on how to create a loving, healthy relationship that will stand the test of time.
This article is based on an interview with our licensed psychotherapist, Lauren Urban, LCSW. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ Lauren Urban, LCSW. Licensed Psychotherapist. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/relationships-and-communication
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/trust_is_one_of_the_most_important_aspects_of_relationships
- ↑ https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/wellness/topic-areas/healthy-relationships.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stronger-the-broken-places/201606/got-loyalty
- ↑ Lauren Urban, LCSW. Licensed Psychotherapist. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/11/promoting-healthy-relationships-in-adolescents
- ↑ Lauren Urban, LCSW. Licensed Psychotherapist. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://assets.campbell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22122441/characteristics-of-healthy-romantic-relationships.pdf
- ↑ https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/11/promoting-healthy-relationships-in-adolescents
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/wellness/topic-areas/healthy-relationships.html
- ↑ https://assets.campbell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22122441/characteristics-of-healthy-romantic-relationships.pdf
- ↑ https://assets.campbell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/22122441/characteristics-of-healthy-romantic-relationships.pdf