I probably should stop saying things like that, but I can't help it. I'm not begging, just stating things as fact.
Yes, you should stop saying things like that b/c it makes the OW look better. Why would you keep making her look better than you? If you aren't begging....then it is considered nagging--and that's even worse. I once read that whenever a woman says something more than once to her man that he considers it nagging.
He is never coming back to a situation that is less than what OW offers. Change your focus and make life about you and the kids. Don't contact him unless it is an emergency. He wants to be free of you? Let him go and you move forward with life.
Continue to be fun, young, energetic, sexy, confident, and proud of who you are. People love being with you, so don't go around mourning your H in front of the kids. Always have plans made in advance....especially on weekends & holidays.
Take very good care of yourself. Do something especially nice just for you to give you an extra lift. It's attitude, honey.....all attitude!
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!