Shrink Rap: Why Some Women Despise Valentine’s Day

11 Feb Shrink Rap: Why Some Women Despise Valentine’s Day

A Telluride local, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is an internationally recognized expert on treating the clinical issues that arise at the intersection of relationships and behavioral health.  (Scroll down for more on Dr. Paul.)

Dr. Paul was recently interviewed by Alisa Hrustic of Men’s Health about “…Why Some Women Actually Despise Valentine’s Day.”

Dr. Paul Hokemeyer

Read this before you splurge on those diamond earrings…

Men will spend an average of $217 on Valentine’s Day gifts and dates to please their partners this year, according to a new survey commissioned by Groupon.But before you load up your cart, get a load of this: 41 percent of women in a relationship actually dread Valentine’s Day more than any other holiday, according to a recent survey commissioned by epi24, a sex toy company.That’s because for some women, Valentine’s Day just doesn’t feel genuine, says relationship therapist Paul Hokemeyer, Ph.D. With its hearts, flowers, chocolate, and champagne, it can feel as authentic as Cheese Whiz.

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More about Dr. Paul Hokemeyer:

Dr. Paul is frequently quoted in a host of media outlets including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He serves on the panel of experts for the “Dr. Oz Show” and is a Fox News analyst. Dr. Paul served on the board of directors for the New York Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and received his certification as a clinical trauma professional. He also holds a law degree.