Every interaction with OW, I would just smile and remember that her Karma is having to live with your ex. A guy that puts someone else’s dog over her comfort, that is open to affairs if easy enough, and that did not give her a kid out of choice. Because he’s irresponsible and selfish.
Ginger, I’m someone that likes a partner too. I get it. I think you have gained so much more self respect through these last couple of encounters. Good for you for not replying! Why? Because it’s a waste of time. People reply to grandma’s, not men that have nothing to offer. You don’t have to be polite. You have to just negotiate better for yourself and not worry about being nice if it doesn’t serve you because nice is not respected it’s exploited. Let the guys do the chasing and they will once they sense that you have value. (Which we all know you do) You just sent out a great message by not responding “I am too important to waste time on someone that can’t give me what I deserve” save responses and attention for the men that deserve it.