NRE
New relationship energy
Example
Those first several months where the NRE is at full peak are amazing
IKR? Total bliss
Related Slang
ERE | Established relationship energy |
Cuffing season | The fall and winter time period where people begin relationships |
DTR | Define the relationship |
LDR | Long-distance relationship |
LTR | Long-term relationship |
Relationship goals | An admirable relationship |
ship | Relationship |
Shipping | Hoping for two people to get into a relationship |
Textationship | A relationship confined to texting |
Polycule | A connected group of non-monogamous relationships |
NRE is the fresh, exciting feeling of a new romantic relationship. People sometimes refer to this time as the "honeymoon period," where the partners view everything with rose-colored glasses.
You may see NRE in various contexts, including messages and social media. For example, your sister may tease you, "How's Lacy doing? Has that NRE worn off yet? ;)" Or, you might comment on your friend's picture with his new girlfriend, "I remember that NRE. Blink twice, and your life will revolve around chauffeuring your kids."
People also commonly use NRE in online forums, especially ones related to relationships (including polyamorous ones). For example, a user may ask for relationship advice, and someone may post, "The real work begins once that NRE wears off."