Melissa Ferrari - Psychotherapist & Relationship Expert

29/08/2025

High-arousal and low-arousal partners will return to their default arousal biases when they are apart. This causes their energies to be vastly different when they reunite, which can lead to clashes, perceived threats, and an amplification of negative emotions.

Simply greeting each other with a sustained embrace can help facilitate a smooth transition for partners. Hugging until they feel each other relax will help regulate each other's arousal, so they are closer to the same level.

27/08/2025

IVF can be an incredible path to parenthood, but it’s rarely an easy one 😓

Behind the science and hope are emotional, physical, and financial challenges that many couples don’t expect. This article dives into the reality of IVF – the highs, the heartbreak, and the importance of communication and support along the way.

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On July 25, 1978 a miracle occurred in Oldham, England, when Louise Brown became the world’s first child born using IVF.Now, for the first time in human history, woman who had been unable to conceive naturally, could now through the miracle of science, have a greater opportunity to have children.R...

27/08/2025

Not all ‘guilt’ is truly ours. Sometimes we mistake other people’s discomfort for our own. This perspective shifts how we view guilt and helps us separate what belongs to us from what doesn’t.

25/08/2025

Infidelity can shake the very foundation of a relationship, leaving deep emotional wounds for both partners. In my work as a couple’s therapist, I often see couples struggling to heal after an affair.

While the pain can feel overwhelming, there is hope. With the right support, it’s possible to rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and create a more secure, loving relationship ♥️

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25/08/2025

Infidelity can shake the very foundation of a relationship, leaving deep emotional wounds for both partners. In my work as a couple’s therapist, I often see couples struggling to heal after an affair.

While the pain can feel overwhelming, there is hope. With the right support, it’s possible to rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and create a more secure, loving relationship ♥️

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In my work as a couple’s therapist, one thing that I see frequently is the aftermath of infidelity. Often, a couple has tried to work it out for themselves but struggle to move on together, which is when they come to see me.There is no doubt about it, infidelity hurts. When you make the commitment...

22/08/2025

A gentle Saturday reminder to protect your energy 💕
No matter what life throws at you, keep your heart soft, patient, and trusting. Don’t let the darkness of others dim your light 😘

22/08/2025

A healthy relationship is more than love – it’s about security, respect, and truly knowing your partner ♥️

In this article, PACT therapist Eva Van Prooyen explores why secure attachment is so vital, how it fuels our energy, and the simple ways couples can create stronger, more connected relationships.

Healthy, secure relationships are a source of vital energy. PACT therapists know people feel good when they understand how to be successful partners. We are energized by a secure connection to another person. Our need to be securely attached is so powerful that it can get us through the hardest of t...

21/08/2025

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Scheduling s*x can risk making it an overly precious exercise riddled with performance anxiety. Rather than scheduling s*x, try creating time in your schedules to simply be together.

Allow yourselves time to touch and gaze into each other’s eyes. If it leads to s*x, great, but don’t force it. Allow yourselves to enjoy just being with each other and seeing what happens.

The simple act of touch, even when it isn’t a part of s*x, can help deepen your intimacy. You also might find that your lo******ng is more enjoyable when you remove the pressure of a schedule and allow it to develop organically.