Bf's ex sent a friend request...

@gaiza12 (4884)
Philippines
November 4, 2010 11:01pm CST
Would you add a friend request from your bf's ex? My bf's ex sent me a friend request in my facebook account and has been pending for 2 weeks now. Im not sure if i will accept it or ignore it. I don't have anything against my bf's ex's, but the thing is i really don't know the girl that much. I know the ex is in another relationship now and my bf has me already, but i still have doubts on accepting the request. I know the ex because i have had my hospital exposure with her for 2days and everything went fine but after that and even before that, we have never had any other contacts. We have a lot of friends in common since we graduated from the same school and my bf also is one of our common friend. I asked my bf if it's ok, he said it's up to me. I know years have passed already since they were together but the thing that's bothering me is they have had a past with my bf. And the breaking up was so hurtful for my bf although he has already moved on but i don't know. I just don't feel like accepting the request . DO you think it would be rude if i ignore the request? I have never ignored a friend request before from someone i know or even from a colleague. Can you please advise me guys?
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7 responses
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
Hahaha we're the same. My bf's ex added me on fb a few months ago. I don't even know her. I only know her cause my bf saved all his gf's pix on his wallet LOL. They're friends on FB but I was shocked that she added me as well.. I think she just wanted to see my pix and compare who's more beautiful. Hahahah well she's a lot more beautiful, I can't deny that. I just don't wanna be friends with her. I mean what's the use lol.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
You're bf kept pictures of his ex's in his wallet? If i were you I already burned it..haha. Anyway, yes, it's your opinion not to add her. Better let the past be left in the past. You don't know her personally so why add her? And don't look down yourself, we are beautiful in our own ways, and your bf won't have left the other girl to fall for you if the ex was more beautiful than you.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
That request is still there, I can still see my pending invites from friends I don't really want to add, even if it is was already a years request. Anyway, we're the present so let's all live the past behind and be happy with what we have now.
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
Yes he did keep some of their pictures but I didn't care.. He's not using that wallet anyway. He thought I threw it away but I kept it :P. If you can just see their faces you'll understand why I said that ;). Good thing I outshined them all, not through beauty (unfortunately!!) but by being who I am. And unfortunately, I'm always like this.. I don't know where I got this "low self-esteem trait". My mom and dad are not like this.. Nyahahaha. Back to the topic! Yep, that's why I didn't add her cause I don't know her at all. What's the use of adding someone you don't even know LOL.. There must be something very fishy with this gurl.. hahahaha Anyways, her request got deleted already cause I can't see it on my fb account..
• United States
5 Nov 10
I would wonder what on earth you all wouldhave in common since she is no longer in your BF life. I mean it doesn't sound like she was close with you while she was dating your friend. It could be that this is her way of snooping and keeping up to date about your ex, so no pun intended but I would just leave it there and eventually delete it.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
Yes exactly! We don't have anything in common and i make sure all my friends in my facebook account are all close to me or at least i know well personally. Maybe i will do that, she wouldn't notice it anymore if i make it last a few months on my pending list of request. Thanks :)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
Hi gaiza! Well, she could really just want to be friends with you. :) But then again, she might just want to snoop on you too. :) If you don't her that much and can't tell what her real motive is, then it's best that you don't accept her friend at all. You wouldn't want yourself limited from doing what you used to do because "someone" else might see it. :)
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• United States
5 Nov 10
@lalay you have a great point here one I will keep in mind if I ever encounter such as you are right you will then have to limit certain activities.
• Portugal
5 Nov 10
i see what you mean. but i guess if she was nice to you before you can add her. through facebook she cant do nothing bad to your relation^^ your bf loves you and if you accept be friends with her is a sign that you are not afraid of any in your relation. that you are secure he loves you and that you accept his past. im sorry that that girl hurt your bf much. but if she was nice to you before and continue friends with your bf maybe you should accept^^ also you say that she has a new bf right? so i guess is all ok. maybe she just wants you as a friend there and nothing else. dont think more and accept it ^^ im sure that this wont do any bad neither to you neither to your relation^^ you will just be nice like you are always =) wouldnt be rude if you ignored her request but maybe she would think you dont like her or have something against her. so is good that you accept. but dont need talk with her unless she says hi. dont worry more ok?^^ i guess you are afraid that she comes to close to your relation right? i trust that nothing can destroy your relation^^ is 4 years you are with your bf and he loves you so much. accept her as friend will be only a nice thing you will do. a sign that you trust in his love for you
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
Just the person i wish to answer this post!! :) Well now, im thinking hard. I wanted to add her now while reading your post really but i think i have to ask my bf again the cons and pro if i accept her or not. But now, i can easily tell my bf that i trust him and that he will be loving me no matter how i get close to his past. Thanks so much my friend
• Portugal
18 Nov 10
sure sweetie^^ im very happy that now you are sure that your bf really loves you^^ with all you told me before in my discussions i really feel that he loves you so much^^ and that girl wont break that. so dont be afraid to add her. a true love no one can break no matter how far tries it ahah^^ besides maybe her intention isnt bad so if you add her just act normally^^ and dont worry your bf loves you much much ahah wish you can see him really soon
@anthonydt (134)
• United States
5 Nov 10
I would not accept her because it seems like she wants to add you so she can look through your page, photos and be a stalker somewhat.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
That is one of my hesitations.. My bf accepted her request because he thinks both their lives are ok with each others partners..but i really don't know what is she after.
• Philippines
17 Apr 12
Hi gaiza! I guess it would be okay for me to add as friend on facebook my bf's ex, as long as she would not bother you. I would not really care if she sees all my updates, all the pictures and all. What is there to hide? She's no longer part of his life anyway. Adding her on facebook does not mean you are already friends with her. Don't let her think or feel that she is a threat to you relationship. If I were on your position, I would add her as a friend and that's just it. Never do the first move though to communicate with her. I already experienced this. They will just add you to get updates or to see what you look like. But I act like I don't really care at all. Don't let it affect you. Stay happy and pretty. God bless.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
I actually did add her. We are friends on fb now and I did not even hide anything from her. She can see all my post and photos and I don't care at all. You are right, she's no longer part5 of my bf's life and me and my bf are both happy together. Thanks for sharing your thoughts kimmy and stay happy as well!
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
I would ignore the request. I shouldn't bother adding her, I'm not that insecure to care about his past. Also, I'm the PRESENT. That's all that matters. Adding you in facebook is probably just for messing with your head. You should ignore it and move on. It's just gonna be another issue for you. Also, I'm going to try to put myself in her shoes. if you were a mature and confident person, why would you add your friends current Girlfriend? I mean, that's just wrong. Even I wouldn't do that. That's just too low. Lol. I pity her. She should move on.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
I know the girl personally, had our few days duty together in the hospital that is why I had concerns adding her or not. I did add her anyway knowing she was also happy with her life with someone else. my bf was fine with adding her in my account and i don't really care now what ever she may see on our accounts. We have our own lives now and so far, she's not bothering us and we're all happy. Thanks for sharing.
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
5 Nov 10
At least you should be glad that the request was not send to your bf. Whether to accept or not, it is all up to you. If you don't feel comfortable, just decline it. Don't leave it "unattended".
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
She did actually sent a request to my bf and my bf accepted it since what they had was already past from him. Anyway, i don't want to keep it pending and really wanted to ignore it but i was thinking what will she be thinking if i ignore her, that im still affected by their past relationship?