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In today's Style section of the New York Times, Elissa Gootman penned a great article on how to negotiate relationships with step children in a divorce. I'm honored that she closed the article on a positive, up beat note that contained my discussion of how...

This posting by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer first appeared on the Dr. Oz website By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD I just finished reading 50 Shades of Grey. For most of you, the book needs no introduction. It’s a hot and steamy novel that’s been a topic of...

Is 'Fifty Shades' poorly written? Who really cares?  "I think that women are giving other women permission to read it and get in touch with their sexuality," says Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a marriage and family therapist who is a frequent guest on The Dr. Oz Show....

My Midlife Marriage By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD I’m getting married in less then a month. It’s the second marriage for both my fiancé and I. And it’s a very different experience from my first.   In contrast to my first marriage, my second is a lot more complicated –...

Reacquainting the E-Generation With Human Manners By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD In my psychotherapy practice, I treat lots of adolescents and their parents. One of the changes I’ve observed over the last five years is how children have become incredibly disrespectful of their parents. I attribute this increased...

Left for a Younger Woman? 5 Steps to Thrive By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD One of the most devastating things that can happen to a woman is to be cheated on or left for a younger woman. It’s insulting, it’s humiliating, and it’s infuriating. In my clinical and...

The Beauty of a Middle Aged Woman By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD Last night the most beautiful woman sat next to me at my weekly meditation meeting. Usually, these situations don’t rattle me, but this particular woman captivated me in her splendor.   Barefoot, grey hair pulled back into a...