Today, I went over to my boyfriend's house to break up with him. When I got there, I got sent on a scavenger hunt that ended with him proposing to me. FML
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Today, my boyfriend invited me over to his house. I was planning on breaking up with him while at his house. Turns out, it was a proposal party. I'm now engaged because it would've been rude to say no in front of his family that had flown in. FML
Today, I was going to break up with my boyfriend after we went out for dinner. To my surprise, our families were also in the restaurant, to witness him propose to me. FML
Today, I went to my boyfriend's house, intending to break up with him. Instead, I was greeted by his whole family throwing me a surprise party. I had to sit and listen to his whole family talk about what a great couple we are and how we're going to last forever. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me. Everything was going perfectly, right up until he brought me back to his house to tell his family the good news. When I excused myself to the restroom, I overheard his mom say, "I thought you were going to break up with that stupid slut?" Welcome to the family. FML
Today, my boyfriend's proposal speech somehow ended with him breaking up with me. FML
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
Today, I broke up with my boyfriend because I was tired of waiting for him to propose. It turns out he was going to propose and had the ring and everything, but I fucked it all up. FML
Today, I went to my girlfriend's house to break up with her. It was a hard decision and both of us became quite emotionally overwhelmed at the time. We began to hug as a final goodbye, then her mum burst in the room and yelled, "HE FINALLY PROPOSED!" FML
Today, I'd been getting ready to hear my boyfriend's proposal, as his friends had told me he'd talked to them about planning it. He showed up at my house out of the blue… to tell me he's breaking up with me, only to find out he proposed to his ex hours later. FML
Today, I finally worked up the courage to tell my boyfriend that I wanted to go separate ways. Before I could say anything, he proposed. FML
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zBLAKEz 23
Am I the only one that finds it odd how often this kind of thing happens? Where somebody wants the relationship to end and the other person wants to get married? If somebody is going to break up with you, wouldn't there be at least some signs ahead of time? Wouldn't things be going downhill? Maybe it's just me, but I'm always kind of surprised at how many people there are who propose to somebody who is about to break up with them, and the person proposing seems to have no idea that their partner was about to end things.
jezca 12
SURPRISE!!
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Comments (58)
worldclassrager 39
That didn't go as planned...well for you...
cantfixme36 28
I feel like there's going to be a flip side FML somewhere soon.
Maggi_1997 15
"Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said no AND broke up with me. FML. " I feel sorry for you op but I feel even more sorry for him.
Algorithm 24
OP isn't necessarily a girl.
5secondsofvvifi 21
Well we don't know exactly why she broke up with him. He could've been taking the road to abuse for all we know. Or she could've just lost feelings, and it really would be his. But for now, we should wait for the "it's really your boyfriends" FML's. This deserves a follow up.
anonykinetic 14
An FYL for both of you. ;-; For him because of the sheer disappointment he went through and you because you were partly (partly only so it's okay, don't feel bad) the cause of that and might feel really bad breaking the news. Of course, remember though that you have every right to break up with him anyway so hope you went forward with the break up. Hope he took it well ;~;
marcranger 28
Um, partly? How about not at all? This FML is why I always vote YDI on the "today I proposed, but she said no" FMLs. This is a classic example of a time when the guy could've avoided the heartbreak entirely by having a frank discussion with her before even buying a ring about how she felt about marriage and, specifically, marriage to him. He's justified in feeling terrible, but he brought it entirely on himself.
soulreaper12296 28
#49, that defeats the purpose of proposing. Most guys want it to be a surprise for whomever it is they're proposing to.
marcranger 28
So keep the method and time of the proposal a surprise, if you must propose. But I would be willing to bet money that all of the guys in the FMLs of the variety I previously mentioned thought the exact same way you did, and they were the ones who got the biggest surprise. Or if you really are so hung up on keeping your partner in the dark about your intentions for the future, then at least accept going in that the answer may very well be a no.
iwadasn 32
55, before proposing, the guy should at least have the "where is our relationship going" talk with his girlfriend. Some people just don't ever want to get married, or they don't feel ready to, and if that were the case, he'd know about it instead of getting shocked by it when she turns down his surprise proposal.
anonykinetic 14
#49, Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that it was in any way her fault. But breaking the bad news would be from her and she might feel bad about that even though she shouldn't. That's all really. But yeah, I agree, the guys should've taken precautions and made sure the time was right, if it was at all. Big YDI to him for that. ;-;
marcranger 28
That makes sense, 82! As you can probably tell from my other comments on this particular FML, I'm a little sensitive about the topic of unwelcome proposals right now. -_-
Brandi_Faith 33
17 said that she was partly the cause of his disappointment, not that it was her fault. He jumped the gun and should have had a few real discussions about marriage first. But that doesn't change the fact that he feels hurt and disappointed and that she was partly the cause and probably feels really bad (whether she should or not)
marcranger 28
91, I would still argue that OP was in no way the cause of her (I'm assuming ex) boyfriend's current anguish. It wasn't as if she dropped a bunch of hints about marriage and then spit in his face when he did propose...he made a baseless assumption that turned out to be flat-out wrong, and I maintain that it was entirely on him to make sure his assumption was correct. Though as I already said, it could just be my bias showing from having just been in a similar position as the OP.
IrishTaz 3
Well...when is the wedding???
DippinGrizzly907 27
I hear they planned it to be in Nopesville CA on Nopetember 30th. Formal "not gonna happen" attire. (Essentially funeral dress)
aliciavanham 13
And what did you answer?
may14th 26
I hope you said no
vikky538 28
it seems you and your boyfriend are not on same page .time for a talk...
RA91 26
Daaang, this definitely needs a follow up!
MissBehavin77 18
That's an even worse FML for your boyfriend.