Today, my girlfriend started bitching me out about how public proposals are unfair and how they pressure a girl to say yes. All I did was get on my knee to tie a loose shoelace. FML
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Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes, but the ring turned out to be quite tight on her finger. She then chewed me out, saying that I can't do anything right, then changed her answer to no. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes, but the ring turned out to be quite tight on her finger. She then chewed me out, saying that I can't do anything right, then changed her answer to no. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of 5 years. She bitched me out for not getting the ring she had been "hinting" me to get, and angrily left. FML
Today, I took my girlfriend of nearly 2 years out to dinner so I could propose. When the waiter brought the check, I caused a bit of a scene to get everyone's attention. When I got on my knee and proposed, she said no and asked if I could hurry up and pay, because she was embarrassed. FML
Today, after my girlfriend telling me for years that she would marry me in a heartbeat, I finally proposed. She said no. FML
Today, my girlfriend fell asleep while I was proposing. FML
Today, my girlfriend turned down my marriage proposal because the ring I gave her was bigger than the one her sister got at her proposal. Apparently she wouldn't be able to brag to her sister without "looking like a bitch for having a bigger ring". FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend, only for her to slap me, throwing the "fake ring" away and storming off, convinced it was a cruel joke. FML
Today, my girlfriend caught the bouquet at her sister's wedding. I took it as a sign so after we got home, I proposed. She laughed and said no way. I'm done. FML
Today, I tripped over my own shoelace after explaining to my boyfriend that my shoes being untied were good luck for me. He then took that as the grand opportunity to tell me that we were breaking up. FML
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PickledSweets 22
Sounds like someone really doesn't want to marry you. If you're in this seriously, you might consider finding someone else who is serious, too.
QueenSaru 28
There's a difference between saying, "I love you, sweetheart!" in public and the spectacle that public proposals cause. Suddenly the proposee is surrounded by strangers who are hanging on their every word and ready to judge or comment if they say no. That's a lot of pressure and not cool if public proposals/marriage in general isn't something that hasn't been discussed. It's not that hard to feel out if your loved one is someone who's against or for public proposals BEFORE you get on one knee.
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PickledSweets 22
Sounds like someone really doesn't want to marry you. If you're in this seriously, you might consider finding someone else who is serious, too.
Eyalsh 32
let's not get ahead of ourselves here. i'm not a girl, but in the moment of proposal there's lots of pressure as it is. i can understand her not wanting him to propose in public, it's some kind of stage-fear that i happen to have. plus, she obviously expects him to propose anytime, seeing that she assumed he was going to, when he went to tie a shoe lace. sorry for the rant.
Mauskau 36
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That would be the case if they have been together for several years, however for all we know, they've been together for a few weeks.
jtfrisch 22
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Stuff the ring in your shoe and next time you go to tie your shoe pull the ring out, make sure it's as public as possible.
Bloodedwolf 11
That is an utterly stupid statement. The idea that you can only have a serious relationship if you marry is a truly outdated idea, I know a lot of people who were in great relationships for years, happy as hell with who they were with, which was ruined the second they got married.
Allnightampm 18
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Well, she is right.
QueenSaru 28
Right, but crazy. I think that puts her back at zero. XD
Norja 33
God forbid somone loves you so much that they want to announce it in public that they want to be with you forever. That would be terrible...
QueenSaru 28
There's a difference between saying, "I love you, sweetheart!" in public and the spectacle that public proposals cause. Suddenly the proposee is surrounded by strangers who are hanging on their every word and ready to judge or comment if they say no. That's a lot of pressure and not cool if public proposals/marriage in general isn't something that hasn't been discussed. It's not that hard to feel out if your loved one is someone who's against or for public proposals BEFORE you get on one knee.
EmoFlowers 19
To me, it depends on the person. Personally, I want my proposal to be intimate and just the two of us - nowhere that's super public and nothing that would draw much attention to passerby's - I'm just that kind of person. My friend, however, decided to pop the question during our graduation last year. The recipient loved it - whereas I would hate it because it singled me out and everyone would look at me, etc. Some people like it, some don't. To each their own, everyone's different. c:
Demon_of_Light 27
I think 2 and OP's girlfriend have a point, even if it only applies to specific situations. If both parties have discussed marriage and agree that is what they want out of the relationship and are ready to commit, that's one situation (and the ideal one IMO). But some people try to do a spontaneous proposal to be romantic, which can be lovely, but if done in public it can put your SO on the spot. Although I think OP's girlfriend's reaction was definitely extreme and unwarranted. It might be beneficial to them both to have a discussion about long term relationship goals.
SuculantWarrior 10
Any sane person who's ready to propose should have at least talked about marriage with their perspective partner. Unless you're a very reserved person, something public and on-the-spot should be welcomed. Not shunned.
marcranger 29
28, yes, for some of us, it actually would be. The public proposal I had to turn down ranks as one of the most humiliating moments of my life.
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
no she's not. not for all women. it wouldn't pressure me.
shessohighh 10
I completely agree #47. If you really want to marry someone, the how and where they propose shouldn't even matter. People make waaaay too big a deal out of proposals and weddings..completely missing the point.
HairIsEverything 15
Thank you #59!!! The fact that somebody has just asked you to spend the rest of your lives together(or for weddings to celebrate that) is what matters. If you're so concerned with other people around you's opinions and views then you are always going to have issues no matter what it might be about or entail. My SO could propose on the top of the Eiffel tower, in a small coffee shop, or a ******* alley while we are getting jumped by naked homeless men. Who the **** cares? YOU GUYS ARE THE ONES WHO CARE. Yeesh
stargirl_95 24
#61 there are people who don't like being put on the spot or being the center of attention and there's actually nothing wrong with that. If you really know someone well enough to marry them then you should know whether or not they would appreciate a public proposal. Also, it IS harder to say no if the proposal is so public and some people use that to manipulate their partners into saying yes. So it actually does matter
askullnamedbilly 33
But what if I want to say no or want to think about my answer, #61? You can't honestly tell me that's not completely humiliating when you're surrounded by strangers screaming "Say yes!" and ready to boo you and call you a bitch if you dare to not be ready for marriage. If you're absolutely sure your partner is 1. fine with public proposals and 2. definitely, 100% going to say yes, go ahead. Otherwise it's cruel to put them on the spot like that and pressure them into saying yes.
Allnightampm 18
No, it puts someone on the spot if they're proposed to in public. You automatically get called a cold bitch if you don't say yes and everyone thinks you're the bad guy, even though it's pretty much backing an animal into the corner
LanceGoodthrust 19
#71, where the hell do you live, that people scream "Say yes!" and boo at women who say no to public proposals? I mean, maybe I could see if it were a sports event or something, but OP was just on a sidewalk somewhere
trickster91420 21
I'm not a big public person. I secretly got permission from my wife's father to marry his daughter. Then surprised her on Christmas eve in front of her family. It was her one present she got to open. She loved it. And we have been together going on 5 years. To each their own. Just make it unique and something you know she loves.
trickster91420 21
And if you can't tell when your wife is ready for marriage then maybe you shouldn't be together in the first place. Women are the Queen of dropping hints. Just listen.
imkool136 22
Well now you know how to do it but for someone who jumps to conclusions that fast, you should really think if you should first.
nityasomaiya 46
Haha, it is a good method to test a girl. If she says no, then you're saved by saying you were tieing your shoelaces. If its yes, you know you've got the right girl.
C_Celine_101 19
Did you clarify with her? You were just tying your shoe...
socialproduct 19
Before realizing the shoe lace situation, did she say yes?!
sarahmaxine 19
Life's cruel, man.
R2Y2 22
Lol, if I had a girlfriend who did that, I'd probably be single soon after. I refuse to accept that as reality.
quesok 22
And love is a cruel mistress
laden_swallow09 35
Thank you, Mistress! May I have another?
Hidebehindarock 19
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Might wanna talk to her about that..you know instead of posting an fml about it..
Innately 6
If people did that we wouldn't have anything to read on here
Hidebehindarock 19
Not true..there are other things to post about besides bad experiences in relationships
Miss_Whipped 43
That's why you have the option to choose which categories to browse, #35.
Killswitchknot 20
I don't think you know what this app/site is about. Have you been hiding behind a rock?
Roskie 16
I assume they did talk about it. It's just that this site wouldn't be very funny if the stories all ended with "Oh, but don't worry. We worked it out."
gracehi 33
Well that was rather presumptuous of her.
devildog562 33
I wonder why guys never complain when a girl gets on their knees but girls will of a guy does . Hmm .
Mermaidhead 13
I'd tell you but the truth is hard to swallow
lulinator 40
Never hard to swallow.
p_diddy77 19
I don't want to sound rude, but it seems like she was more than willing to reject you. It might be time to reconsider.
buckdharma 38
White lace or shoelace it doesn't matter. Still have to bend over.
brand125 17
yeahbaby ;)