Love: The proposal

The proposal

By Brasilian29 - 11/12/2014 12:01 - United States - San Francisco

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

I agree, your life sucks 44 787

You deserved it 3 387

November 11: Memories and smiles
Historical anecdotes with a light touch to commemorate with a respectful smile. More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 24/06/2013 20:26 - United States - Houston

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

I agree, your life sucks 62 753

You deserved it 18 316

By Anonymous - 03/06/2019 00:02

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

I agree, your life sucks 2 253

You deserved it 577

By notready - 15/10/2013 06:49 - Australia

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

I agree, your life sucks 51 968

You deserved it 6 801

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

I agree, your life sucks 50 704

You deserved it 3 935

By Sad Chef ;( - 05/12/2014 03:33 - United States

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. Being a chef of a highly-rated restaurant, I cooked a well-liked dish. Not only did she say no, but commented on how bland and tasteless the meal was. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 960

You deserved it 3 360

By Anonymous - 13/11/2014 18:50 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of 5 years. She bitched me out for not getting the ring she had been "hinting" me to get, and angrily left. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 439

You deserved it 4 980

By Anonymous - 07/07/2009 23:04 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 58 864

You deserved it 9 017

Please don't do this

By Anonymous - 17/03/2010 15:38 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 76 127

You deserved it 6 729

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

I agree, your life sucks 39 281

You deserved it 5 946

Magic moments

By youmakemesick - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of four years. Her response? First, she threw up all over me, then she started crying hysterically. I'll take that as a no. FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 013

You deserved it 2 833

ComoEsJuan 24

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:13

I propose he might have been in the same situation before.

wRIPPERw 23

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:12

Just wait awhile, OP. She'll come around eventually.

Comments

ZachHatesPeople 22

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:18

Atleast he was nice to you. Too many people would have found that funny.

AGB10 19

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:19

If she doesn't value you, you deserve better than her. And you will get that.

sayakabeats 17

Thursday 11 December 2014 23:42

just cause shes not ready for marriage doesnt mean she doesnt value him.

fusionss 7

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:23

Comment moderated for rule-breaking.

Show it anyway

val_is_lame97 12

Thursday 11 December 2014 16:15

thats... disturbing *shudders*

foxwasalamb 24

Thursday 11 December 2014 18:29

sex in public is frowned upon

thesmeagol 22

Thursday 11 December 2014 20:10

Only by those not doing it.

Devindelon 17

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:23

She probably needed time to think.

val_is_lame97 12

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:40

well atleast she was honest :)

WoldowJR 25

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:43

A girl just said "no, later" to a somewhat early proposal and walking home to avoid the inevitable awkward conversation that will likely follow, and all of the commenters are acting as if this is some kind of heartless act and saying that OP deserves better, like, c'mon, did you people even read the FML?

doctorhook86 24

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:45

I voted YDI, but only because my finger slipped. OP most definitely did not deserve it.

thisisbutaname 38

Tuesday 29 January 2019 11:30

You might say he deserved it for not talking about it beforehand. The proposal should not be a surprise, the execution should.

albertozeta_fml 9

Thursday 11 December 2014 15:51

Well, I'd like to see things from both points of view. She doesn't feel ready, and a diner in a 5-starts restaurant couldn't change this fact. She still feels not ready. Maybe replete but still not ready.