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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Same thing different taste

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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You deserved it 5 946

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?

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tp50141 10

Tuesday 26 March 2013 13:15

#37 Yep.

Joe9024 20

Tuesday 26 March 2013 13:32

Just own your shitty comment 37, don't blame the FML community cuz you'll just get thumbed to oblivion.

dcats 13

Tuesday 26 March 2013 14:16

And THE lady said "no", that will be two FMLs

OptimusVader 23

Tuesday 26 March 2013 14:35

Your puns were poorly placed and structured, and felt strained. I didn't find them funny at all.

woiz 11

Tuesday 26 March 2013 14:58

that awkward moment

lenamartinovic 13

Tuesday 26 March 2013 15:29

You should have kept the cake. Everybody loves free food (that is you refuse to pay for it).

icepick23 12

Tuesday 26 March 2013 16:24

How did you jump into his arms while he was sitting at the table???

ckrider64 8

Tuesday 26 March 2013 16:27

damn that sucks. best of luck to you two i hope he asks :)

TheCutestLizard 28

Tuesday 26 March 2013 17:32

Ooh, awkward!

akiahara 14

Tuesday 26 March 2013 17:58

I feel bad for whatever dude actually proposed. His surprise was ruined.

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Same thing different taste

Jumping the gun

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