Friend request problem

[ibaphd]

I just added the iOS app last night (so I know it’s up to date). I sent a friend request via email. I can see my request with the clock on my app. I think that means I’m waiting for it to be accepted.  I haven’t received notification that the request was accepted but I did receive an email from this person requesting me to be his friend. He did not send me a separate request (he doesn’t know my email address). I’m confused. Was the email to me automatically generated when I sent the request?  Do we both have to accept each other’s requests before it shows accepted?  

[Heather-S · Accepted solution]

@ibaphd Is the person on your friend list? You can check this in the app or on the web. 

If the person is on your friends list, then he accepted your request. 

[ibaphd]

No, he is still on my “find friends” list, showing the clock— like I’m waiting for him to accept. But the question is, why did I get a friend request emailed to me from him?  He does not know my email address. 

[Heather-S]

@ibaphd I’m not sure. It’s possible he accidentally denied your request and sent one back to you. He could’ve visited your Fitbit profile and just added you. 

Can you go to his profile and accept his request?