Actually, flip-flopping every time she turns on the pressure/guilt/waterworks sends a *bad* message, IMHO. Although I shudder every time I hear a WAS compared to a child, in some ways people never do change: they will treat you the way you train them to, they will continue to do *what works*.
You made a decision about what was fair/in your best interests, albeit a belated one. Stick to it. It's hard to respect a man (or, person) who flips-flops all over the place.
"Show me a completely smooth operation and I'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock." -- Frank Herbert