My W is tenacious, I'll giver her that. No matter how distant I am, no matter how clear I make it that I don't want anything from her, whenever she sees me, she acts cheery and friendly, and tries to pull me out. She smiles, jokes, teases me, asks questions, offers tidbits she thinks I might find interesting. I give her one word answers, without looking at her, and just concentrate on the kids. I feel like I'm in some sort of battle of wills.