Interview with Sissi and Ben Melzer

For the Mahina Club Romance Edition from February 2024, Sissi Melzer and Benjamin Melzer were in front of the camera. Because it was obvious to us that these two embody everything that inspired us to create the Romance Edition: love, romance, unconditional trust and the magical connection between two hearts.

Would you like to get to know Sissi and Ben better?

Get to know the couple better in this interview and find out what makes a healthy relationship for them.

If you had to describe each other in just three words, which words would you choose?

Ben about Sissi: Loving, selfless & caring.
Sissi about Ben: Charismatic, loving, loyal.

How did you meet and what were your first impressions of each other?

We met on Instagram and found each other super attractive, but were reserved at first and only wrote to each other after a few months. When I saw Ben live for the first time, I was absolutely amazed by his charisma.

What quality do you most admire in each other?

It's difficult to name just one thing, but I love Ben's quick wit and humor.
I love Sissi's optimism and seeing the positive in things and people.

Was there a special moment when you realized: "This is the person I want to spend my life with “?

There was no special moment. Rather, there were many individual moments in which we realized that we felt safe with others, that we were understood, that we supported each other, that we had arrived and, and, and...

With the Mahina Club Romance Edition we celebrate love in all its forms: partnership, friendship, family. How do you feel about the Mahina Club Romance Edition and what meaning does it have for you personally?

The delicate pieces of jewelry are timeless and can be styled in many different ways. Just as diverse as love can be. Everyone understands something different about the perfect relationship or partnership and not everyone can understand all forms of it. We think it's great that all forms are illuminated for this great occasion and are proud to be able to be a part of it with our love.

What does a romantic date look like for you?

Preferably togetherness without cell phone, without distraction, delicious food/cooking, wellness or cinema.

How do you show your love for each other and your loved ones in everyday life?

Through small gifts, gestures and kind words.

How do you cheer up others on a bad day?

By making each other laugh and seeing what the trigger for the negative mood is, if necessary, take work off or take a break.

If you could send a message to your 10-year-old self, what would you say?

"Trust in you" and "I'm proud of you".

What is your tip for a happy and fulfilling relationship, based on your own experiences?

Communication, trust and being at eye level.

Profile of Sissi and Ben Melzer

Who are Sissi and Ben Melzer?

If you didn't know Sissi and Ben Melzer before the Mahina Club Romance Edition, of course we want to change that. Elisabeth “Sissi” Marie Melzer, née Hofbauer, is a model and runs the fine art stationery “TheCollage”. She first appeared on television in 2014 when her sister Anna Hofbauer was “The Bachelorette.” Together with Benjamin she took part in “The Summer House of the Stars 2021”, where they took second place. In 2022, Sissi was seen on TV again as a candidate for “Battle of the Reality Stars” in Thailand.
Benjamin “Ben” Ryan Melzer is a bestselling author and model with his book “Finally Ben: Transgender – My Path from Girl to Man” and, in addition to taking part in “The Summer House of the Stars 2021”, he was also seen on TV in 2016 when he competed in “Ninja Warrior Germany”.
In May 2023, Sissi and Ben celebrated their love with a dream wedding in Santorini and exchanged vows with their loved ones. They are currently working on their next big project, the renovation of their shared house.