We’ve all felt it. That electric buzz in your chest, the inability to stop thinking about them, the way the world seems brighter—and everyone else seems a bit duller—when you’re in the throes of New Relationship Energy (NRE). NRE is an intoxicating cocktail of dopamine and oxytocin. It’s the “honeymoon phase” on overdrive. But in the world of polyamory and non-monogamy, NRE isn’t just a personal experience; it’s a relational dynamic. While it feels like a gift, if left unmana