So I guess if she wants to discuss terms, I tell her that I am open to discussing terms, while leaving the work up to her.
I strongly suggest that you do not have discussions. Ask her for her proposal in writing and you will review it. You can then respond in writing.
"I do not have time to discuss this right now. Send me an email and I will review your proposal...I got to go." then go do something. Stay busy. Be productive. Be on purpose.
I like this.
The ONLY possible caveat is that she, in particular, seems to have a real aversion to my discussing important things with her in writing. When she first started laying out her complaints about how things were going (about two months ago), I sent her some of my thoughts the following day.
She said, "I really wish you had discussed this with me in person."
This is a pet peeve she has. I would actually prefer for her to write something out. Just don't want to throw gasoline on the fire.
Me 59 W 47 T 26 M 23 S18, S14 BD May 2023 D filed June 2023 OM1 confirmed: December 2023 OM2 confirmed: October 2023