Life had been particularly challenging for Ollie and Zoe, leaving them feeling burnt out and disconnected from each other. The daily stresses had created distance where there once was closeness, and they found themselves struggling to offer comfort when they both needed it most.
My husband and I had been going through a crappy time and we’d completely lost touch with how to comfort each other. We were both so stressed and burnt out from everything life was throwing at us.
After their previous education session, they recognised that learning how to be gentle with each other again required stepping into vulnerability together. They reached out because they wanted to rediscover the healing power of touch without any pressure or expectations.
We’d done an education session with Evie and Axel a few weeks before, then decided to try a cuddle session as we decided we needed help remembering how to be gentle with each other again.
Sometimes the simplest connections require the most courage to pursue, especially when you’re feeling raw and uncertain about how to reach for each other again.
Gentle touch and patient presence
During their session, Ollie and Zoe experienced the profound comfort that comes from being held and cared for together. The atmosphere was carefully created to feel safe and nurturing, allowing them both to relax completely while remaining connected to each other throughout.
They made us feel so comfortable, keeping us close together the whole time with the loveliest cuddles, gentle back strokes and head scratches. It sounds simple but we’d forgotten how important touch is.
The session revealed numerous ways to offer and receive touch that they hadn’t previously considered. What felt like rediscovering something fundamental became an exploration of different textures, pressures and rhythms of connection that could soothe and ground them both.
They showed us all these different ways to connect through touch that we’d never really thought about before, which feels kind of silly now that we do know.
Rediscovering their capacity for tenderness
The experience left Ollie and Zoe feeling deeply connected and equipped with practical knowledge about supporting each other through difficult periods. They discovered that touch could be a powerful tool for co-regulation, helping them both feel grounded and cared for when stress levels were high. The session reminded them that being gentle with themselves and each other wasn’t a luxury but a necessity during challenging times.
It brought us together and was a good reminder to be kind to ourselves and each other when things are hard.
They left feeling like they were floating, with a renewed understanding of how physical comfort could strengthen their relationship. The knowledge they gained felt both simple and profound, giving them confidence to continue nurturing each other with the same intentional care they had experienced.
So beautiful. Thanks E and A
The importance of intentional touch
Ollie and Zoe’s experience highlights how easily couples can lose touch with the fundamentals of physical comfort during stressful periods. Their willingness to seek support in rediscovering gentle connection demonstrates the courage it takes to prioritise relationship nurturing when life feels overwhelming. Learning to co-regulate through intentional touch creates a foundation for resilience that extends far beyond any single challenging season.
Their story reminds us that sometimes the most powerful healing happens through the simplest acts of care and presence. When couples invest in learning how to comfort each other effectively, they build skills that serve them throughout their relationship journey together.
While Ollie and Zoe’s story is unique, other clients have had similar things to say about their own experiences. You can visit our profile on Scarlet Blue to read more reviews submitted by our clients.