The heart-thumping, butterfly-inducing thrills of a new relationship! There’s nothing quite like new love. The exciting beginnings of new relationships are filled with discovery, passion, and new experiences. If you’ve begun falling for a certain someone recently, you might have noticed a major improvement in your mood. As it turns out, you aren’t imagining that lovey-dovey, top-of-the-world feeling; instead, your body is physically reacting to your newfound sweetheart.
“New relationship energy is the phase when feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin flood your brain and body,” sex educator and author Marla Renee Stewart previously told Well+Good.
- Marla Renee Stewart, sexologist and sexual wellness expert for Lovers
- Megan Stubbs, EdD, sexologist and author of Playing Without a Partner
According to sexologist and relationship expert Megan Stubbs, this surge in infatuation is typical amongst most new relationships and can lead to that can’t-get-enough urge for closeness. Add in chilly winter weather and heartwarming holiday festivities, and you might find it difficult to pry yourself away from each other.
“New relationships are often high on energy, so it’s not a surprise that you want to spend every waking moment talking, connecting, or otherwise,” says Stubbs.
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about potential gift ideas for your new relationship When it comes to selecting a gift for a new partner, it’s important to consider the state of your budding relationship. Opulent gifts like diamond jewelry, while lovely, can add unnecessary pressure to new relationships. Similarly, overtly sexual gifts may send the wrong message, especially if you and your partner are just beginning to explore areas of intimacy.
Keeping these precautions in mind, gift giving in a new relationship can be a blast! It’s an opportunity to show you’re passionate about their interests and a way to express just how much you care about them. Without further ado, here’s our 18 favorite gift ideas for new relationships, sure to dazzle your new love interest.
The best gift ideas for new relationships
