she left me a couple of cupcakes, seemingly for no reason and without even mentioning it. Should I text her a "thank you" for the cupcakes? But I also don't want to be a jerk. What's the correct response here?
I've left baked good for my ex-wife--e.g. when my girlfriend got more than she could eat for her birthday. I get you don't want to be a jerk. I think etiquette only demands a thank you if you're grateful for her action. So if you were happy to see these baked goods and want to encourage this behavior--say thank you. If you were not happy to see these baked goods and don't want to encourage this behavior--don't say thank you. I highly doubt your choice will have any appreciable effect on your marital situation.
