I would caution you that this is not one-size fits all for each situation requires a different set of responses. It is all about context. Context is the key operative word here.
Originally Posted By: HPoirot
Thank you Wonka for this reply and vertex for posting your issue. I have been ignoring all communication from my W and I see how that can be a mistake. I note that most of her texts are just to get me to respond... but she does very rarely leave a VM or email where she admits her feelings. Even if the message is not what I care to hear... I should still respond with a "Thank you for sharing. Very thoughtful of you" message. I can still be courteous and respectful while I move away from her.
In your situation, it is appropriate to ignore W's gazillion texts because she's frantic to regain the upper hand to put you back in your place according to her own warped notions.
I would be careful with using "very thoughtful gesture (comment, action)" with your own W because she's been frankly thoughtless and downright disrespectful to you and S11.
