The Open Bedroom Podcast9 Sep 2025

EP#196: NRE in ENM: Benefits, Dangers, and Tips to Manage the NRE Phase

What is New Relationship Energy? (00:01:19) Explains the chemical basis of NRE, its emotional impact, and outlines the episode’s structure: dangers, benefits, and management.Dangers of NRE: Neglect and Rash Decisions (00:02:44) Discusses neglecting existing relationships, children, work, and making impulsive decisions due to NRE.Dangers of NRE: Ignoring Red Flags and Jealousy (00:04:07) Covers ignoring red flags in new partners and how NRE can fuel jealousy and insecurities in existing relationships.Dangers of NRE: Partners Aren’t Therapists (00:05:28) Advises against using partners as emotional dumping grounds for NRE excitement; suggests finding friends or therapists instead.Dangers of NRE: Emotional Instability (00:06:42) Addresses emotional highs and lows, and the importance of maintaining emotional regulation and security with existing partners.Benefits of NRE: Mood, Libido, and Connection (00:09:09) Highlights NRE’s positive effects: mood boost, increased libido, emotional closeness, and willingness to try new experiences.Benefits of NRE: New Experiences and Growth (00:11:25) Shares personal stories illustrating how NRE encourages trying new things and expanding personal horizons.Managing NRE: Setting Boundaries (00:13:30) Emphasizes the importance of boundaries with new and existing partners to maintain relationship health.Managing NRE: Calendaring and Scheduling (00:16:01) Describes using calendaring systems to organize time with multiple partners and ensure everyone’s needs are met.Follow The Open Bedroom Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast

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