The Ex-Boyfriend Spidey-Sense

[tinkcph]

Two nights ago, Sven and I were talking about cars. (Which we do a lot, not gonna lie.) And I mentioned that whenever I see a light blue Opel Astra Stationcar, I catch myself thinking, "oh no, I hope it's not Lars!" Which is ridiculous, because I haven't seen him for 13 years. I'm sure he's changed cars since then. Sven wasn't so sure. And then he

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[kiwiria]

In the case of FB it may have a completely benign explanation. Were you logged on to your account while looking at his profile? If so, FB may have added you to his "People you might know" list... so it wasn't as much him thinking of you and sending you a request, as it was FB suggesting that he might like to do so.

Still annoying, but not quite as creepy.

Of course, if you weren't logged in, then my theory is moot :-P

[tinkcph]

Huh. Yes, that would explain it. (Must remember to log out before creeping. Good advice, there. :) )

Still no reason for him to press the damn button. I know plenty of the people Facebook suggests to me, but there's a reason we aren't friends already, y'know.

Impulse control. It saves lives.

[kiwiria]

So true! But I know some people who literally adds everybody they know, without any thought for whether or not they'd actually care to keep up with their lives.

(I used to be a bit like that when I first came to FB 8 years ago... I'm currently weeding down my flist when I come across people I realize I have no interest in keeping up with.)

[tinkcph]

Heheheh, it seems to be the general trend on Facebook right now: "Deleting - it's the new adding!" :D

[kiwiria]

Don't worry - you're stuck with me safe! :-D

[tinkcph]

I wasn't even worried. :)

But inspired by you, I just went through my friends list to see if I should purge anyone, and 2-3 did end up getting cut.

[kiwiria]

Glad to hear it :)