Remember that WAS will go for someone that strokes their ego. The OP isn't their ideal partner. They're just a band aid. Continue the relationship doesn't mean it's a healthy relationship. OW is not someone he would be dating had he been in a healthy place in his life. Get my drift?
Long story short... She doesn't even reach the heals of your shoes. -that's a saying in Spanish ;-)
Also, if you haven't already done so. Don't let him explain or check in on you to see if you're ok. Change the subject or continue to avoid him if that's what you've been doing since before this cafe silliness.
I wish you could tell OW, go back to freakin high school!
2, This really did help - thank you very much!
You are right about the ego stroking that OW provides. STBX told me that that's what she gave him when i first discovered their A and he broke it off. He said she just flattered him non-stop and built up his ego.
Love the quote - can you give it to me in Spanish? Another little mantra to add to my collection that I can pull out in times of need.
Likewise for your suggestion to tell OW to "go back to freakin high school". So apt!