Why can't I send a friend request on Facebook?
When I can see his profile, and I can send a message, why is the (faded) button there for sending a friend request, but doesn't let me send one?
Facebook – Requesting friends on Facebook
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Related Solutions
Facebook has removed that feature (Sending a message during a friend request). Instead, you can message that person just before or after you make the friend request. The Message button is located near the Add Friend button.
Yes, even if you have received a friend request from her, you may not be able to Send her a message depending on her privacy settings.
What you can do here is accept her friend request; then place her under the list called, "Restricted" and then send her a message. Later you can remove her from your friend list.
Or, if you are sure that you do not know her (or anybody with that Nigerian Name); you can cancel her friend request.
Best Answer
People can select the audience they want to receive friend requests from in their settings. If you know this person in real life, you might consider sending them a message and asking them to friend you.
See Why can't I add someone as a friend?
Other thing is friend request button appearing/disappearing also depend on denied friend request or blocking then unblocking a user.