Friend of my ex bf sent me a friend request on FB... Should I message him explaining why I can't accept it or leave it?

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There’s no right or wrong answer to this. Do what you feel you want to but if you feel that sending an explanation will get you re-involved in a way you don’t want to, then just ignore it.

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