You're doing the right thing not responding. If you're not interested in an open R or a friendzone, then stick to it. Don't fill her remaining EN's through the darkness. It will only keep the heart of the A beating longer. And it will also keep you from being detached.
NewLeaf, I'm hurting for you this morning! But stick to your guns. They are much better than our instincts.
Me 38, WAW 30 D11 (former marriage) S2 T 8 years M 3 years BD 8/20/23 S 8/20/23