NRE
also known as NRE
Abbreviation for the heightened emotional and erotic charge that accompanies a new connection.
Definition
Expanded form: New Relationship Energy
NRE names the recognisable early-phase intensity of a new bond: preoccupation, elevated mood, generosity of attention. Community writing on ethics urges care so that NRE does not eclipse existing partners or obligations.
Discussion
NRE is discussed extensively in ethical non-monogamy and polyamory communities and increasingly in Lifestyle relationship literature.