Does such a term as CRE (Continuing Relationship Energy) exist?

Valynn

Valynn

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I was talking to JR last night and I had a bit of, epiphany, to a point. I said that we are now into a CRE phase of our relationship, since we are nearing a year together. We are no longer so goo goo eyed over each other. Though we still have alot of PDA moments.
Now my question is as stated in the title, does the CRE term already exist? Or did I come up with a new poly term?
 
I’ve seen it written about as Old Relationship Energy before, though I’m not sure that quite applies to something a year in. So maybe there does need to be a term for that “intermediate” stage?
 
icesong said:
I’ve seen it written about as Old Relationship Energy before, though I’m not sure that quite applies to something a year in. So maybe there does need to be a term for that “intermediate” stage?
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Sounds good to me. :D Woot! This stage doesn't feel as heady & overwhelming. Like it's mellowed a bit, but still very intense.
 
SEASONEDpolyAgain said:
Fo we really need a term for a relationship that is going well? Surely that should be the norm.
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Lol I didn't think so either at the time. But it felt really good after I gave it some thought. I have no idea why. :p :eek:
 
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NRE usually lasts 6-18 months. In my experience, you don't really know someone until 2 years of frequent contact passes.

I coined a term for the love between accustomed partners once, ERI. Established relationship intimacy.

Pixi and I have been together 10 years and we still have that. We keep things hot by lots of cuddling and deep talks, and sharing of interests. By being polite and caring for each other. Complimenting each other. Regular sex too. We still get these silly "love attacks" and need to just hug and kiss and mmm... We speak up about our needs, we never take each other for granted.
 
Yeah, I'm 18 months in with Charles and still calling it NRE. It was totally awesome when I got a round of ERI with Henry at the same time, though. I felt like I was literally high all the time in a good way.

I like Mags' term. Way better than Old Relationship Energy :p
 
The term I've heard is Established Relationship Intimacy, which I think describes it pretty nicely.
 
ERI is probably the best term for it, I've also heard ERE, CRE, ORE, LRE (Long-term Relationship Energy), and possibly others.
 
Magdlyn said:
NRE usually lasts 6-18 months. In my experience, you don't really know someone until 2 years of frequent contact passes.

I coined a term for the love between accustomed partners once, ERI. Established relationship intimacy.

Pixi and I have been together 10 years and we still have that. We keep things hot by lots of cuddling and deep talks, and sharing of interests. By being polite and caring for each other. Complimenting each other. Regular sex too. We still get these silly "love attacks" and need to just hug and kiss and mmm... We speak up about our needs, we never take each other for granted.
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I like ERI as well. I wasn't sure there was an agreed upon or unofficial term for it or not. I just thought this more mellow stage was not as frantic as NRE, hence the different term.
 
As a fan of words, I love this topic. NRE culminating in CRE, and some time after transitioning into ERI is a nice way to split up the before-and-after into a more gradual thing. :) A couple of levels denoting growth, and then the change from "energy" to "intimacy" is a great signifier.
 
LBeyond said:
As a fan of words, I love this topic. NRE culminating in CRE, and some time after transitioning into ERI is a nice way to split up the before-and-after into a more gradual thing. :) A couple of levels denoting growth, and then the change from "energy" to "intimacy" is a great signifier.
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Nice, I was going to continue to use my own term anyway. LOL but I like the transitions of healthy poly relationship.
 
Re (from LBeyond):
"NRE culminating in CRE, and sometime after transitioning into ERI, is a nice way to split up the before-and-after into a more gradual thing."
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I guess I am kind of burned out on all those acronyms. It's good to be aware of them and what they mean, but I wouldn't so much advocate using them. That's just me.
 
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