Today, I invited my girlfriend over to a family lunch, planning to propose to her at just the right moment. My family was in on it, including my apparently disapproving mom, who kept causing a scene to grab my girlfriend's attention every time I went to pull out the ring. FML
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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 proposed with the perfect ring, restaurant, flowers, and champagne. He’s never been this well prepared for anything in his life, so he admitted that my mother planned the whole thing and forced him to propose, even though neither of us want to get married. She even bought the ring. 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 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, my mom had my girlfriend and me over. Out of the blue, she pulled out my grandmother's wedding ring and gave it to me saying I can now propose. My girlfriend started screaming and said yes. I have been seeing someone else for 3 months and was going to break up with my girlfriend tomorrow. 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, 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. 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 at a dinner with our two families. Not only did she flatly reject me, my dad said, "Good call. He's not ready." FML
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plasticsmile42 2
what a bitch. I'm sorry op. wish the best for you and your girlfriend/fiance!
NiCeGuY115 14
Wow your mother sounds horrible to do that...just propose behind her back and see how that makes her feel! It's your love life not hers. Good luck with your proposal! :)
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Comments (129)
Kasse 4
Shouldn't you be with her family?
LittleGreenPaola 23
YDI for trying to propose in public, especially in front of your family! your girlfriend would have felt very uncomfortable. you should do it in private, it's also more romantic! ;)
charliewhippet 9
When are men going to learn that telling ANYONE ELSE about their plans to propose is a really bad idea?
jarockstar27 10
I would have thrown something at her at that point. But you also have to ask "why is she so disapproving o the relationship?" she might know something you dont. This is coming from someone who has a bitch of a sister in law and doesnt do jack around the house or work.
CzechIsBack 15
Ughh... Somebody is not coping well with their "baby" leaving. Or doesn't like not being the center of attention
ellytoad 13
I say it's time to try again... at a dinner where the two of you are alone. Isn't it a basic tendency for public proposals to be uncomfortable and applying unnecessary pressure on the one being proposed to? Your mom is unknowingly doing you a favor, by maximizing the chances of you getting a "yes."
daps29 11
That's selfish ._.
BubbaJ80 11
Hopefully you still proposed and just tell your to shut up if she interrupts again
username3fml 3
Your fault, engagement should b just you and her, your family doesnt have to b there, especially if ur mom disapproves
sublimaze 6
Your mom was trying to prevent you from making the biggest mistake of your life.