Today, I proposed to my girlfriend in public. She happily said yes, and the surrounding crowd cheered for us. About 10 minutes later, after the excitement died down, she leaned over and quietly said, "Actually, I don't want to marry you. I only said yes so I wouldn't disappoint the crowd." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend in front of about 75 people in the fanciest restaurant in town. She told me she was already engaged, while holding up her right hand. 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, I proposed to my girlfriend at the museum where we met, with a violinist playing her favourite song. She said yes but later said she felt put on the spot in public, and if I’d proposed in private, she probably would've said no. I’m in my feelings trying not to cry right now. 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, I proposed to my girlfriend in the food court at the mall. When she said "Yes", the entire food court broke out in applause, and my girlfriend and I were then escorted out of the mall for "starting a riot." I never knew clapping was a crime. FML
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
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She didn't say no, she didn't faint, and she didn't cry. She just stared at me blankly and said, "But... why...?" FML
Today, I thought it would be romantic to propose to my girlfriend during halftime at a local football game. I arranged everything with the stadium staff. When the moment came, I got down on one knee, only for her to hiss, "Are you serious? Right here?" She ran off, leaving me kneeling in front of hundreds of people. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She promptly had a panic attack and screamed, "No!" FML
Today, I gathered both mine and my girlfriend's families secretly to a restaurant. I paid the restaurant to play romantic music, and paid for the best table available. As soon as we finished our meal, our families gathered around and I proposed. She laughed and said no way. FML
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Welshite 40
I feel for you OP, but at least she had the courtesy to not humiliate you in front of dozens of people.
Wizardo 34
Seems like she's busy pleasing everyone else but you, that's brutal man.
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Comments (119)
chuckcloninger 12
This girl is great. Saved your ass from loads of embarrassment.
Wealthyparrot 9
Sorry that she didn't want to marry you, but you had it coming This is exactly what's wrong with public marriage proposals: it forces the answer yes. It doesn't matter what they actually would have responded, they will be labeled a terrible heartless person if they don't accept your proposal in public. Even if I would otherwise marry someone, a public marriage proposal would change my mind. That aside, the answer one gives in public doesn't necessarily reflect their true feelings, which means you have to deal with the suspense of wondering if they really meant it until the next time you're alone together.
whyamievenhere 11
Yeeeeeeah no. Totally your fault, dude. Public proposals are awful. If she says no, dozens of random strangers think she's a bitch and ruined the moment. She says yes, obviously you are both so in love and everything is magical. I mean, seriously? Would you want to be put in a situation where saying "no" means everyone thinks you're a dick? It's called peer pressure and it's creepy.
amisenho 11
At least she let you know afterwards. Excuse my ignorance, but why would she say "no", yet continue to date you? Is it just that she wasn't ready for engagement, or was she keeping you around for favors?
lesbionist 10
U shoulda punched that bitch out
fuckallyoupeople 4
Well it's sort of not fair proposing to her in front of a crowd of people. That's pushing her to say yes, otherwise people will think poorly of her, when she just might not be ready.
fantasyworld 39
Public proposals are basically a trap. If a person says no, they will be seen as a bitch.
missmisery86 11
At least she was trying not to embarrass you
dragoongirl90 34
Are you Drew Carey?
RammerJammer62 8
"Good! Because I only asked you to please the crowd"