Dating : My crush followed me on instagram but then declined my follow request
Pretty much the title. I saw she started following me, so I decided to follow her back ( I wasn’t previously since we mostly just make small talk when we run into each other, though we do have friends in common). Her profile was private so it sent a request. A couple of hours later it changed back to « Follow Back » instead of « Requested ». This isn’t the first time this has happened. I’m fully aware it means that she declined the request.
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Now I’ve always just accepted they don’t want me following then and moved on. But the fact that she is still currently following me is confusing. I haven’t sent another request and don’t know if I should because I know that’s annoying, and don’t want to be « that guy » you know? I also think confronting people irl about things like not following back/accepting requests is cringe, and can put the other person in an uncomfortable position so I don’t want to do that either. Still, I really like this girl. Ngl I got super happy when I saw she followed me first, but now I’m just confused
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Anyway, I know this might all mean nothing and I’m probably over thinking too much. I have had literally zero dating experience my whole life and have no idea what I’m doing, so I decided to try asking here. What do you think happened? Is this actually a normal/common thing? What should I do (if anything)?
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Edit: Spelling
Millennials smh
i’m a 19 y.o girl, and this is super weird to me. the only thing i could think of is that she accidentally denied your request because the buttons are kinda close together. if you talk when you see her and you’re friendly, i couldn’t think of another reason, especially because she requested to follow you first. i totally get what you’re saying though, about not wanting to send her another request or bringing it up in person. maybe wait a few days and then send her another request? if she denies it again then you’ll know it was on purpose. that’s honestly all i can think of, hope it works out!