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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
TheyCallMeDamien 18
That's why it isn't good to propose in public. At least she told you sooner than later.
Star1707 6
Awww :(
ctina 15
I've always said this HAS to happen with some public proposals. I didn't want to be right. Sorry, guy, that sucks.
french_canadien 17
I feel like you aalmost did it in public to pressure her to say yes. You must have had doubts.
DJrEddyLeb 7
You should of had a talk about it before going for it...
Ceejay1 13
She is a people pleaser,but atleast you did not look stupid in front of those people. You should let her go & move on since she said no .
ni0ve 9
that was nice. u can't expect someone to say no with that pressure
thelittlepakeha 6
Several and my friends and I agreed after discussion one day that even if we did want to marry someone, a public proposal might well be enough to change it to a no. There's already a lot of pressure to say yes when someone proposes, doing it in public makes it even worse, it's a complete dick move.
scifichic92 8
Honestly, I said YDI because they always say never do a public proposal. That puts a lot of pressure on the woman to say yes, if you did it somewhere privately, you could have avoided the false hope and talked about why, if it wasn't in public.
xKeroseneHearts 9
Sorry, I didn't mean to click YDI. You didn't deserve that, man. ;A;