9 Reasons Why Your Japanese Ex-Girlfriend Might Have Sent You a Friend Request on Facebook

7. She wants to stay in touch so she has someone to rely on in an emergency


“I don’t know many guys to begin with, so it would be great to have him as someone I can count on when I need help.” The real reason behind her request might be that she wants someone who can help her out if she needs it. This is typical for women who live alone, only have a handful of friends, and get lonely easily.