NRE
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Dating and Relationship
| Stands for | New relationship energy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
NRE stands for New relationship energy, a dating and relationship abbreviation.
Rush of excitement, infatuation and focus people feel at the start of a romantic relationship. Commonly discussed in relationship advice and polyamory communities.
Example: Still in the NRE phase, we text all day and plan every weekend together.
Usage notes
The term was coined in polyamory communities, where people discuss how NRE with a new partner can affect existing relationships. It has spread to mainstream dating talk as a name for the "honeymoon phase." NRE typically fades over months, which advice columns describe as normal.