Question

A 56 yr old was told by his neighbor which is my besyie that I had met him and thought he was hot. He sent me a request to follow 2 months later. He loves pics I’m in with her and watch’s my story

Answer 1

Sounds like you’re trying to figure out what his follow/likes mean and what to do next. A few quick possibilities, plus how you can respond safely.

What it might mean
- He’s interested/attracted — following, liking photos you’re in with your bestie, and watching your stories are common low-effort ways to show interest.
- He heard about you from your neighbor and wanted to connect out of curiosity.
- He could just be friendly or slightly curious; not everyone who watches stories intends anything more.

How to check before deciding
- Look at his profile: does it look legitimate? (real photos, consistent activity, normal friend list)
- Do his messages (if he’s messaged you) feel respectful or pushy?
- Ask your bestie what she told him — that will give context.
- Note any red flags: too-quick intimacy, asking for personal info/money, asking to move convo immediately off the platform, or anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Options for how to respond (choose based on what you want)
- If you’re curious and open to chatting:
- Short, neutral opener: “Hi — thanks for the follow! How do you know [neighbor’s name]?”
- If you want to flirt a little: “Hey! Small world — thanks for the follow :)”
- If you want to stay friendly but keep boundaries:
- “Thanks for following — I’m careful about who I meet online, but nice to meet you.”
- If you don’t want contact:
- Don’t follow back and ignore or politely decline: “Thanks, but I’m not interested.”
- Or block/mute if it makes you uncomfortable.

Safety tips
- Don’t give out personal details (address, where you work, daily routine).
- Keep initial interactions on the app. If meeting, pick a public place and tell a friend.
- Trust your instincts — if something feels off, step back.
- If the age difference worries you (you didn’t say your age), consider whether it feels appropriate to you. You’re allowed to set strict boundaries.

If you want, I can:
- Help you craft a message based on how you want to handle it (friendly, flirty, or firm).
- Point out red flags if you share what he’s said or his profile details.