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
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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 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
Today, I took my girlfriend to a very nice restaurant. I thought it would be a good place to pop the question. I gave the ring to the waiter and asked him to put it on her dessert plate. When she saw it, she picked it up, put it down, and said "No". Then she started to eat her dessert. FML
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, I planned to propose to my girlfriend in front of her family at dinner. I had the ring ready and got down on one knee. She immediately burst into laughter and said, "Are you kidding?" The family stared in silence, and I quickly realised she was just teasing me... until I stood up and knocked over an entire table of drinks. FML
Today, my boyfriend took me on a surprise date to an expensive restaurant. After the meal, he got down on his knee and proposed. We've only been dating for two weeks, so I said no. He just silently kept staring me in the eyes, no matter what I said or did. I ended up having to walk home. 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 took my girlfriend of five and a half years to family dinner at a restaurant. After we all had finished dessert, I got down on one knee, pulled out my great grandmother's ring and proposed. The entire restaurant was dead silent. She looked around and then slowly walked out. FML
Today, I was going to propose to my girlfriend of 3 years. I got reservations for a romantic dinner, and at the end, fireworks would spell out my proposal. The whole thing had taken weeks to plan out and had cost me a lot of money. She proposed to me at a subway station first. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of two years after eating in a 5-star restaurant. She said that she wasn't ready, and that she would walk home by herself, which she did. A homeless gentleman walked up from behind me, patted me on the back, and said, "Bitches, man." I cried. FML
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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Top comments
ileenefudge 29
Why make a scene? Were you assuming she would say yes just because everyone was looking at her? I'd be embarrassed too, because that's just asking for trouble in my opinion and if she says no(which she did) then people make her out to be cruel and heartless.
DocBastard 40
In my humble opinion, no proposal should ever be rejected because everyone who proposes should be DAMNED SURE the answer will be "yes". If you aren't absolutely positive, don't do it.
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Comments (111)
MysteryGuest214 10
Public proposal with no prior warning or discussion: check! Exhibitionist shenanigans to draw extra attention: check! What not make it a trifecta? Hide the ring in a dessert so she can have a capped tooth forever?
FerociousCookie 12
Why the **** do people feel the need to not only propose in public, but have everyone in the vicinity watch? If my currently nonexistent boyfriend did that to me I'd leave his arse then and there, never to return.
vegeta77 4
I think she's shown here true colors. RUN from this girl. That is just a heartless response. I would have ditched her in the restaurant and stuck her with the check.
CrystalFelix 13
That's harsh.. someone who truely loves you would not act like that towards you. Be strong & Always smile :) -everything happens for a reason. I'm sorry.
queerdragon 20
Marriage, and accepting a proposal, are not equal to being in a loving, supportive relationship. I know gay couples who, because its illegal to get married, have been together for ten to fifteen years. They might have thrown a party or two to celebrate their "union" but due to ignorant laws they could not put a ring on it. Their relationships have lasted longer than many of the straight, married couples I know. The idea that because she said no she is to blame is ignorant and rather idiotic. You do not now if she has anxiety problems, had said she never wants to marry, or if she was truly hurt by what he did. Everyone likes to think that cute little moments with equal a lifetime of happiness. There are plenty of FMLs about girls who say "yes" to not make a scene then return the ring an hour later. She was honest with him.
bingbing17 5
Maybe it was a blessing in disguise(: maybe she's not the right girl for you
JMGrocks6543 5
Oof. That must be hard. Listen, I'm not any matchmaker or anything, but if she had the imaginary balls to say that, she's not worth it bro.
Shorty777 4
How many times do i have say, do NOT propose to your girlfriends in public!
dansco 25
Why make a scene to get attention?! Should've just done it and less embarrassment.
capnbzarr 43
I bet she was all "It's a trap!"
catharsis5 9
Some women simply don't like public proposals. Some women don't want the leering and jeering. Some people just want to keep it intimate. Conversely, some women think that a grand gesture is romantic. You should know what type of proposal she would like if you're willing to marry her.