Love, Proposal and Awkward: I can explain!

I can explain!

By carrieholden82 - 10/07/2022 18:00 - United States

Today, I got proposed to by my long-term best friend, my boyfriend. I panicked and thought of the last time that I got left at the altar by who I thought was the love of my life then, and inadvertently said “No” as a defense mechanism. I’m the most hated person in our social circle, and he’s inconsolable. FML

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By neverdatingagain - 27/11/2016 22:07 - United States - Lake Oswego

Today, after three years of dating, my boyfriend finally proposed. To my best friend. FML

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Not good enough

By BoooMa - 31/03/2021 20:00

Today, my ex-fiancé got married. He left me at the altar last year because the thought of marriage and “taking such a big step” scared him. He’s only been with his new girlfriend for 6 months. Apparently I’m not good enough to marry. FML

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That's quite a gamble, sir

By Enrique - 29/04/2021 23:01

Today, I called off my engagement because I fell in love with my best friend of 10 years since we recently reconnected. I confessed my feelings to her and asked her out. She rejected me and said she only sees me as a friend. Now I’m completely single. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/09/2009 10:53 - United States

Today, my best friend, the man who I've been in love with for nine years, finally told me he loves me and wants to spend the rest of his life with me. Unfortunately, it was while he was using me to practice proposing to his girlfriend. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/12/2012 06:29 - Canada - Calgary

Today, at a restaurant, I happily watched as my boyfriend of three years got down on his knees and proposed to me. Before I could say yes and hug him, a girl flung herself at him, kissed him and shouted, "Yes!" With us still highly confused, she then ran away. FML

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By mahanaaa_23 - 19/12/2012 20:47 - United States - Honolulu

Today, my boyfriend of 6 years proposed to me. Less than 3 hours later, he panicked and made me give the ring back. FML

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Say it ain't so, please

By Kali - 13/10/2019 04:00

Today, I went to go meet my boyfriend at a restaurant to tell him it just wasn't working out. Before I could do so, he proposed. I had to tell him no, so he started to cry and ran out. Everyone looked at me like some kind of monster. FML

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You deserved it 410

Not such a great friend

By Anonymous - 21/11/2022 02:00

Today, I was looking at my best friend because I zoned out, I then turned around to look at my dog. When I looked back, he was on one knee, saying that, “This is terrible timing but I’ve always loved you, will you marry me?” Two days before my wedding with my fiancé. FML

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By RingAroundThe..SPLAT - 16/05/2012 04:10 - United States - Washington

Today, my girlfriend confessed that she was scared that she was more in love with me than I was in her, and that she was afraid I would leave her. So she left me instead. I'd been thinking about proposing. FML

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By lacucarcha - 15/10/2015 21:47 - United Kingdom - Telford

Today, my boyfriend flamboyantly proposed to me in a packed restaurant. I promptly had a panic attack and fainted in front of at least fifty people and a full mariachi band. FML

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Bogrbon 27

Monday 11 July 2022 0:14

You should try and explain what you’re feeling (whether you want to marry him or not.) I know it’s complicated and difficult, but if you’re not able to communicate, it’s never going to work.

cuz803 44

Monday 11 July 2022 0:21

COMMUNICATION ASAP!!! Apologize, explain that you didn't mean to say no and it was a PTSD like response.

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Bogrbon 27

Monday 11 July 2022 0:14

You should try and explain what you’re feeling (whether you want to marry him or not.) I know it’s complicated and difficult, but if you’re not able to communicate, it’s never going to work.

cuz803 44

Monday 11 July 2022 0:21

COMMUNICATION ASAP!!! Apologize, explain that you didn't mean to say no and it was a PTSD like response.

SamanthaThe1st 22

Monday 11 July 2022 0:31

Try talking it out once everything's calmed down.

jc1015 25

Monday 11 July 2022 1:35

so why are you fml and not trying to clear things up? 🤦‍♀️

RichardPencil 30

Monday 11 July 2022 1:45

Get plastic surgery to alter your appearance, flee to a new country and start a new life under an assumed identity. That's the simplest, most obvious solution to your irredeemable blunder.

wrenavery90 12

Monday 11 July 2022 3:54

So did you not mean it when you said no? If that's the case then just tell him that.

core01 30

Monday 11 July 2022 5:17

People really shouldn't surprise/shock their partners regarding major life events. I would hope you two had discussed marriage in real terms before this. And if you had, then he should be aware of how frought with emotion a wedding may be for you.