W won't tell ow not to contact her because: a)she's a people pleaser and can't take a stand/doesn't want anyone to think less of her, even an ow... b) she thinks that not responding to ow's email about retiring to Paris (can't write that without an eye roll) adequately she doesn't want to hear from her. But as I was just reading your comments above, W called. She mentioned a meeting - I asked if ow was in the meeting - no, she said, but this is a small town and since we all work together we should be prepared for when we see her... And get this, she said, "We'll say hi, how are you, nice to see you." I couldn't believe it! No, we will not say hi. No, we don't care how she is, and it's most certainly NOT nice to see her! That's why I go a little bit crazy. It's not OK with me to even engage that homewrecker ow in a conversation. That opens a door, and I don't think W is capable of setting a clear boundary. What now?
11/4/15 W revealed EA/2 months later became PA with co-worker Reconciling since late April 2016 Don't give up until it's time, then move on Be patient, strong and kind but never a doormat
