Navigating New Relationships

Jessica shares her evolving relationship with new relationship energy (NRE) as a parent, highlighting the challenges of balancing excitement with responsibilities. While parenting limits her ability to fully embrace NRE, it also serves as a stabilizing force, preventing her from losing herself in the highs and lows of new connections. She likens this to gutter bumpers in bowling, which help keep her grounded amidst the emotional rollercoaster.