Proposal and Love: Lower your expectations

Lower your expectations

By franky - 25/03/2013 21:45 - Germany - Brunswick

Today, at a romantic dinner my boyfriend was treating me to, the waiter brought a "Will you marry me?" cake out, with candles and sparklers. I probably should have checked that they'd brought it to the right table before dramatically screaming ,"Yes!" and jumping into my boyfriend's arms. They hadn't. FML

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By Bassackward - 25/08/2016 05:53

Today, I decided to pop the question to my beloved. Perfect lighting, fresh cut roses, a fancy dinner. The restaurant was in on it too. Shame they brought out the wedding-themed congratulations dessert before I actually went down on my knee. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/12/2012 06:29 - Canada - Calgary

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

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By maebyf - 31/08/2010 14:48 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend of three years proposed to me. He brought me to our favorite restaurant and ordered expensive champagne. It was all very romantic, until he got on one knee and I farted out of surprise. Loudly. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/07/2017 01:00 - United Kingdom - Halstead

Today, I was on a date with my boyfriend when he suddenly got down on one knee and proposed. A waiter tripped over him and spilled our food all over him. FML

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By Noname - 05/03/2009 02:18 - United States

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 the dessert. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/07/2013 01:10 - United States

Today, my boyfriend took me to dinner. There was a beautifully decorated table with rose petals and a huge bouquet and he told me he had ordered all this for me. I'd never felt so special. That is, until I had to get up for the couple whose table it actually was. FML

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Jumping the gun

By Storm - 23/09/2011 03:05 - Canada

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

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By Stuck - 15/07/2009 04:01 - United States

Today, I was going to break up with my boyfriend after we went out for dinner. To my surprise, our families were also in the restaurant, to witness him propose to me. FML

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By gtrs750 - 09/08/2009 13:48 - Canada

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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Unsure

By Anonymous - 29/11/2015 06:04 - United States

Today, my boyfriend emotionally proposed over dinner, and I said yes. Soon after he left, he tweeted, "I just fucked up...." and a few minutes later called me and claimed the proposal was a prank. FML

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teareb 9

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:01

Well at least your boyfriend knows what you'll say if he ever asks.

lysx84 24

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:01

Did the couple the cake was intended for at least give you a slice?

Comments

teareb 9

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:01

Well at least your boyfriend knows what you'll say if he ever asks.

wlddog 14

Tuesday 26 March 2013 13:35

It all depends on how OP handled the mistake here. If they just laughed it off, then nothing is really an FML here. Everyone likes their girlfriend to have a sense of humor and even be able to laugh at them-self. However, if OP did not take it well, and showed an inability to laugh at themselves, then it showed an immature person that no one would want to be around. Then it would be an FML for the boyfriend, and OP is most likely too immature and self centered.

misataylor86 10

Tuesday 26 March 2013 23:05

Maybe not following the awkwardness from the rest of the meal & ride home...

error404n0tf0und 21

Thursday 28 March 2013 22:56

was op next to them?

KM96 24

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:01

Aww that's horrible

lysx84 24

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:03

Probably.

not_a_robot 15

Tuesday 26 March 2013 13:25

No, 4, most definitely.

lysx84 24

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:01

Did the couple the cake was intended for at least give you a slice?

zombieslayer83 19

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:29

Mmmmmm, pitty cake. Yummy!

ilovedinosawers 17

Tuesday 26 March 2013 21:45

Pity*

HeheHi 1

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:03

That wasn't your fault. The waiter messed up.

Enslaved 36

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:50

Did he? I kinda get the impression that the cake wasn't delivered to any table yet. Perhaps she said "yes" while the cake was still getting walked through the aisle?

Enslaved 36

Tuesday 26 March 2013 10:00

NM :P

vanity113 9

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:05

That's embarrassing but I wouldn't say it's the end of the world, hey if you do ever get married you can laugh about this moment. And if it doesn't work out and you both don't get married, well at least you've saved yourself a broken engagement/divorce. Chin up :)

Wizardo 33

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9:06

Well at least it shows you have a healthy relationship and what you think about your boyfriend, don't worry OP I'm sure when its your turn your bf will make your life :)