These OW never want to give up. The OW in my H life hung on for two years. Now mind you my H allowed this to happen. He said he avoided being mean and hurtful because all it did was make her angry and stir up the pot so he wasnt mean but at the same time wasnt kind and acted cold many many times. My H couldnt understand why she didnt take the hint. These OW see and hear only what they want to. On one occassion my H told the OW she was a tramp and he couldnt believe she continue to stalk him etc etc . She said she never wanted to talk to him again and then two weeks later she calls to say "hi". The OW want to believe that their guy is married to a wicked old witch and everything they do is because the wicked wife makes them do it. They cant admit that just maybe the guy really loves his wife and he finally realized that he (the H) made a terrible mistake. THe other thing the OW wants to beleive is that the H is going back to the wife just for the kids. THe OW interprets this as he still loves me but wants to be there for the kids and gives her hope there still is a chance.