I usually don't communicate with the W unless it's about the kids or logistical issues. She's still very active within my immediate family and friends (playing mahjong with my dad, joining my friends for gathering, etc) Some of my friends and my siblings knows what's going on but they respect me enough to not join in the fray to talk/scold/counsel her. I also told them not to because I'm handling this on my own.
Great advice on the colleagues, cashiers- type of interaction. I'll put in more effort to emulate that sort of behavior! It's just that whenever i see her i got reminded about the harsh words she had thrown at me previously and I unknowingly activated my bitchy face. All of her actions about hanging out with EA/PA/Colleagues till the middle of the night, living her life as if she's single, etc etc, are really making me disgusted with her.
I'm actually going to sign up to get a boat license, get certified for my japanese language (I sorta need it for my job), and signing up for positive parenting workshop (she knew about this but doesn't want to join but I went ahead anyway).
And I'm also bracing for the D letter from the W. Not sure when but I have a gut feeling it's coming soon. I will want to make sure I don't lose it and do stupid things.
M(36), W(36), D(6), D(4) M-7, T-8 Bomb Drop - Nov 28, 2019 W requested separation - Sep 30, 2020