New Relationship Energy
also known as NRE
The heightened emotional and erotic charge of a new relationship's early period.
Definition
New Relationship Energy, commonly abbreviated NRE, is the heightened emotional and erotic charge that often accompanies the early period of a new relationship. It can distort perception of risk, existing commitments and pacing.
Discussion
The concept, drawn originally from polyamory literature, has been widely adopted across the BDSM community.