Leslie J Saul

Is it Flirting?

When is it flirting? Is it flirting or something more? We have all been there, a cute guy at work smiles at you as you pass in the hallway. Admit it, it’s so flattering! The smiles turn into compliments, the compliments turn into conversations that turn into a brush of your hand in the break room. The brush of the hand turns into asking you out on a date and you say yes. Is it flirting? Are you okay with this? You think he is cute, you are both available, so odds are yes, you are definitely okay [...]

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

So, why not say what you mean and mean what you say? As a society, we have a hard time saying what we mean and being assertive. Studies like this one from Columbia show that being too assertive and not assertive enough are both shown as weaknesses in leaders. We are a culture of sugar-coating and not being fully honest – we skirt the truth because that little white lie doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings. But I must ask, wouldn’t we all be less confused if people said what they really meant? “I’ll call you,” meaning “I won’t call you.” “I’ll pay [...]

5 Critical Things To Think About Before Indulging In PDA

"Get a Room!" We've all heard this phrase at some point, and we've all probably used it ourselves. It's muttered or said loudly when a couple is displaying too much affection in a public space. At some point the public display of affection crosses a line and is no longer appropriate. But where is the line drawn? And who draws it? It's going to depend on where you are. In the United States, public displays of affection like holding hands and hugging and brief kisses are acceptable to most people. When you're in public, you understand that there are many [...]

How to Break Through Pain and Loss in 3 Lessons

How to Breakthrough pain and Loss in 3 Lessons. Pain and Loss I have often wondered why people post certain things on Facebook ad nauseam. I believe I understand now. Perhaps it's like throwing a ton of shit on the wall to see what sticks. Perhaps at times, it is a conscious or unconscious scream for help. On January 13, 2017, I had to "kiss today goodbye" and put Tahoe, my 13 ½-year-old Golden Retriever, loyal friend and a huge chunk of my heart, to sleep. For me, posting Tahoe Tuesday combined with the constant and repetitive Facebook [...]

12 Risk Factors You May Be A Cheater

Are you at risk of becoming a cheater? Cheater!  Are you at risk? The word cheater is practically on the same level as ‘bastard’ or ‘whore’…It’s not pretty, and neither is the reputation of a person who’s been called one. Cheaters are sleazy. They’re shady, malicious, and infamous. They’re one of the most undesirable types of people to be. They violate trust and wreck homes. They seek out something more when their partner is having a bad week.. or month.. or year, and they feel absolutely no remorse for their actions. At least… that’s how a cheater is often portrayed in the [...]