I think it gives him some kind of boost when he "get's to you". Because that wouldn't be happening if all those feelings were gone. For some reason, neither of you have let go.
It really helped me to keep seeing ex as just the mailman. I am cordial but don't offer any info unless it deals with the kids. What I do with my time &/or my money isn't his concern. Stop yourself and think...Would I share that with the mailman.
You know I still slip now and then but ex is becoming less and less a fixture in my life. I even asked the boys if they wanted to spend more time with him and they both said," No, all he does most of the time we are together is watch tv with his Dad. He isn't spending time with us in any real way."
You will get there.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory