Honestly, I feel like I am back in high school! Why can't these people just leave me alone?

I have been separated from my husband for going on 7 months now and I can't seem to escape their wrath. It's not the STBXH that is causing the problems, BTW. It's his darn ExW and or their kids. Everywhere I go somehow she or they are there or know someone that is there. And I live in a big city. I go to lunch or out with friend, they are there or people they know. Just this past weekend, I met a nice guy who asked me out. Later he found out my full name. My marital name is very unusual. Well low and behold, this guy happens to be good friends with the ex wife. No surprise that I haven't heard from him since. I am ok with it though cause I wouldn't really want to date someone that is tight with her anyway.

I have got to find a new outlet in meeting new friends outside of where these people might be! Problem is this damn woman seems to be one very popular gal!