Love, Proposal, Engagement ring and Jewelry: My precious

My precious

By machismo - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, in preparation for proposing to my girlfriend, I borrowed one of her rings so I could discreetly get her ring size. Not only have I now lost the ring, which turns out to be a keepsake from her dead grandmother, I still don't know her ring size. FML

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You deserved it 45 905

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By failure - 29/07/2011 06:19 - United States

Today, I went to a jeweler's to buy a ring to propose to my girlfriend. When I was at the restaurant, in mid-proposal, with people watching, I realized I had left the ring in the store. FML

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You deserved it 15 812

By Anonymous - 19/01/2018 15:00

Today, I tried to propose to my girlfriend, but when I took out the ring it flew out of the box and disappeared. She's been crying for 3 hours and I'm down 2 grand. I still don't know what her answer is. FML

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You deserved it 546

By Anonymous - 18/05/2019 14:25

Today, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose. He'd bought me a beautiful white gold ring that I never got to see. His estranged mom stole the ring. FML

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You deserved it 114

By ALL PRAISE TO THE NIGHT MOTHER - 29/01/2016 21:19 - United States - East Greenbush

Today, my girlfriend lost one of her rings. I found this out as I overheard her gushing to her friend about how I must have borrowed it to find out what her ring size is. I have zero interest whatsoever in the sick and utterly immoral institution of marriage. FML

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You deserved it 27 624

By sothatsano - 16/12/2015 08:56 - United States - Spokane

Today, I was going to propose to my girlfriend. At the right moment, I got down on one knee. As I was reaching into my pocket to get the ring, she got so freaked out she kicked me in the face. I chipped a tooth and the ring flew off, and now I can't find it. FML

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You deserved it 1 836

Delayed proposal

By Anonymous - 18/07/2020 23:02

Today, my girlfriend found the engagement ring I bought and assumed it was a late birthday present. She’s now wearing it on her right hand like a signet ring and she somehow hasn’t figured out it’s a diamond and not a Swarovski. I'm now waiting for her to figure it out before I pop the question. FML

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You deserved it 404

Lost

By Anonymous - 25/01/2022 11:01

Today, I’ve been the proud owner of an engagement ring for about 7 hours, and I’ve just spent the last 4 of them desperately searching for the damn thing, as I’ve lost it already. I daren’t tell my partner, since he was so sure I’d lose it, he'd told me to put it in our safe, and I stubbornly refused. FML

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You deserved it 1 779

By Anonymous - 06/09/2018 15:00

Today, my girlfriend turned down my marriage proposal because the ring I gave her was bigger than the one her sister got at her proposal. Apparently she wouldn't be able to brag to her sister without "looking like a bitch for having a bigger ring". FML

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You deserved it 280

By jakethemuss - 09/08/2014 23:03 - Australia - Perth

Today, I proposed to the love of my life by having the waitress place the ring in her dessert. She ate the whole thing and didn't find the ring. I guess the waitress stole the ring. FML

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You deserved it 6 738

By newlysingle - 14/12/2011 05:15 - United States

Today, I was going to propose to my girlfriend. I had been hiding the ring in the sock drawer. When I went to retrieve it, the ring was gone and in its place was a sticky note that said "NO." FML

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You deserved it 3 631

perdix 29

Saturday 14 January 2012 0:03

"Borrowed discreetly" is a euphemism for "stole." The ghost of Granny is already haunting you!

Roevera 14

Saturday 14 January 2012 0:13

Really, I don't know why you got so many "YDI".. I don't think you do, unless you were REALLY careless with the ring, you didn't mean to lose it. I think its sweet you tried to go through all the work so it'd be perfect. Best of luck finding grandmas ring.

Comments

bizarre_ftw 21

Saturday 14 January 2012 5:10

And this is why women dating dumbasses need lockboxes!! (however I'm guessing simple childproofing would work on you)

ladyLALAA 28

Saturday 14 January 2012 8:55

And she's back..

520kzk 2

Saturday 14 January 2012 10:14

75's picture is enough inspiration for a thumbs down but the actual comment will generally seal the deal.

bizarre_ftw 21

Sunday 15 January 2012 6:55

88 - Lol yeah, I had a lot of work and didn't have much free time, but things have cooled down a bit now so... here I am! ^_^ Glad ya missed me! :D

bizarre_ftw 21

Sunday 15 January 2012 6:57

And 90 - yikes! Is it that bad? Wow, so..... I guess I should take a blurry, half-ass, changing room pic of myself in a trashy prom dress that I just tried on (something I can tell by your..... questionable.. Bra hanging out the front) and maybe, just to make it better, I lean my head so far over to the side and curl my chin in that I look like a pre-teen trying to be sexy Do you think that'll be any better?

bizarre_ftw 21

Sunday 15 January 2012 6:59

Hey, maybe while I'm at it I'll update my description. I was thinking I'd... brag about how busy I am with my big important, yet still charitable, 'you-should-really-envy-but-still-love-and-commend-me' job, and that, though I can't always get on (haha, you know how busy I am), when I do have a spare moment in my lovely, awe-inspiring, glamourous life I'm still such an Awesome and 'fun loving' person that I can find entertainment in this Awesome site :D How does that sound? Cuz to me it comes across as a little insecure, a tad needy, and extremely pathetic But hey! Maybe I can supplement it by insulting the pic of some random person I don't know, because the comments on this site are Really all about the pictures, and bump "trying to find myself and get my life to somewhere less.. here" (

bizarre_ftw 21

Sunday 15 January 2012 7:02

^whiny voice to be included btw) to down right bitchy and brainless. Yeah, that sounds good. But I'm still not sure..... How'd it work for you? :)

AvaVolterra 0

Saturday 14 January 2012 5:13

Aww, you were going to propose to her? Sorry your plan kind of back fired on you. Hope you figure a way out of this.. Problem.

KaitlynxD 5

Saturday 14 January 2012 5:34

This is a good idea, much better than the un-romantic people above, who are saying to just ask. It means it would've been a surprise for her! Hopefully you'll find the ring, if not, it's the thought that counts!