Last we spoke was beginning December. He sent a few emails and texts and each time I let them go and responded much later and then only responded with the basics like, "Yes, thanks" or "thanks for letting me know."
I think yesterday our conversation would have conveyed that I'm not willing to put up with his games anymore and I know I sounded upbeat and confident.
I like what Jody has suggested re being dim/dark between contacts and it makes sense. That will be a challenge for me as I seem to be an all or nothing person.
And life will be fairly routine as well cos ow and her son will not have much money so they'll always be around the house.