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Hey ladies,
I stupidly dated a man at work who at the time I thought was a high-value man. He was not and I've 100% upped my vetting standards moving forward. I've cut contact with him, the only thing now is he's constantly trying to bait me on work nights out. He's trying to hook up with my friends and get with other girls in front of me. He's blocked and staying blocked. But does anyone have advice on how to handle this? I've just been showing no emotional reaction in front of him, do you think I should just keep up this strategy?
Thanks!
Grey rock reaction which is nothing. Don't look his direction. Don't react. And always leave first before anyone else..never be the last to leave.
As other commenters noted, gray rock + always leave early is a great strategy. I think your close friends should at the bare minimum know about this dude and your history and/or be warned about him in private (this can be dicey though since you don't want to be labeled a gossip or troublemaker, as stupid as that is). An occasional eyeroll at his antics at work events while you coolly sip a martini wouldn't go amiss, either.
Yes, continue not to show emotion. You've done a great job so far.
Give it enough time, and he'll end up looking like a pathetic poon hound. Let him make a fool of himself.
What are these work nights out?