That, friends, is new relationship energy (NRE), and its a joy to feel.

Basically, its the honeymoon phase.

But as a generalization, Stewart says it tends to burn off by the six-month mark.

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That said, longtime datersneed not fear.

Thereareways to prolong that brand-new feeling or even bring it back (even if its been years).

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Read on for 6 expert tips to bring sexy new relationship energy into your long-term relationship.

And when you each lose your individuality within the relationship, youre actually repressing those NRE chemicals.

Then, you have to figure out how to use it.

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Finally, its time to actually use the toy together.

When the third or fourth is a professional, it eliminates some of the potential complications, says King.

For two examples, consider someone catching feelings or the additional party not knowing their own boundaries.

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Sound emblematic of new relationship energy to me.

Or, it’s possible for you to ask for blanket-permission to send nudes wherever, whenever.

For example: The idea of turning you on at inopportune times really turns me on.

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Do I have your permission to surprise you with some sultry photos throughout the week.

And then, once youre granted that consent, the rest of the exercise speaks for itself.

Consider your new relationship energy restored.

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