Patience is not only your best friend, its an absolute necessity.

It is also, in my opinion, the fault the OW has in abundance in most affairs.

The OW can't wait for the WS to resolve their marital conflicts, can't wait for a divorce, in some cases the OW can't even wait til teh OM has left the marital home or bed... they are SO IMPATIENT they charge RIGHT INTO an affair head on with the WS and run roughshod over anyone else that is holding them back...

OW doens't sound like the most patient woman does she? And I haven't even met her. lol

You need patience, if nothing else, to avoid becoming the OW. Dignity comes from patience and good composure, not from hurrying and excitement... tha'ts the OW's bad habit.. let her keep those to herself.