Love: Today, I proposed to my girlfriend in public. She happily said...

By Anonymous - 26/04/2013 09:17

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend in public. She happily said yes, and the surrounding crowd cheered for us. About 10 minutes later, after the excitement died down, she leaned over and quietly said, "Actually, I don't want to marry you. I only said yes so I wouldn't disappoint the crowd." FML

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By Chewy - 05/01/2010 10:45 - United Kingdom

Today, after my girlfriend telling me for years that she would marry me in a heartbeat, I finally proposed. She said no. FML

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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

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By engaged - 29/03/2009 14:03 - United States

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend in the food court at the mall. When she said "yes", the entire food court broke out in applause, and my girlfriend and I were escorted out of the mall for "starting a riot". I never knew clapping was a crime. 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 Badam - 30/03/2013 01:29 - France - Geaune

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She didn't say no, she didn't faint, and she didn't cry. She just stared at me blankly and said, "But... why...?" FML

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I guess that's a "NO!" then?

By Anonymous - 01/09/2024 16:00 - Canada - Ottawa

Today, I thought it would be romantic to propose to my girlfriend during halftime at a local football game. I arranged everything with the stadium staff. When the moment came, I got down on one knee, only for her to hiss, "Are you serious? Right here?" She ran off, leaving me kneeling in front of hundreds of people. FML

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By gutted - 07/05/2012 02:13 - United Kingdom

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She promptly had a panic attack and screamed, "No!" 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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By Ido - 26/08/2010 20:06 - Canada

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend from the top of a bungee jumping platform at an amusement park. I yelled out, "WILL YOU MARRY ME?" from the platform, pointing her out. Turns out, I was pointing at the wrong girl. My girlfriend was very angry and ran away when the wrong girl yelled, "Yes!" FML

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Welshite 39

Friday 26 April 2013 15:59

I feel for you OP, but at least she had the courtesy to not humiliate you in front of dozens of people.

Wizardo 33

Friday 26 April 2013 15:58

Seems like she's busy pleasing everyone else but you, that's brutal man.

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RpiesSPIES 27

Friday 26 April 2013 16:00

You would've felt worse had she turned you down the first time, but still FYL.

letsgooo_fml 23

Friday 26 April 2013 16:01

That should be half expected when you make a public proposal. But I'm sorry to hear that.

PeaceIsFree 9

Friday 26 April 2013 16:02

Could have been worse. She could have said no and caused drama

allliseee 8

Friday 26 April 2013 16:02

dump the attention seeking bitch.

israelnotjacob 20

Friday 26 April 2013 16:03

Frankly that's what you get for doing it in public. You probably thought it was really romantic and memorable, but in reality that should be a private moment. Putting the other person in a situation like that where they'd feel uncomfortable saying no because other people are around is completely unfair. YDI

VeganVampyre 26

Saturday 27 April 2013 4:38

Thank you! I was starting to wonder if I was the only one who thought this, with everyone calling the girlfriend insensitive. You should never propose in public unless 1) you've discussed marriage and are positive the answer will be yes, and 2) you know they will appreciate a big, public gesture rather than being embarrassed or put on the spot by it. OP should really have known better.

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Friday 26 April 2013 16:03

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Stefanie88 24

Friday 26 April 2013 16:05

In her defense, would you have rather had her say no to you in front of everyone?? She's being honest..better than her saying yes and then dumping you at the alter because she isn't ready.

jem970 19

Friday 26 April 2013 20:01

So she was being nice by lying and then turning around and taking it back? Thats bullshit. You dont lie to save face in front of a crowd!

Sheh_fml 25

Friday 26 April 2013 20:32

It's not just about "saving face", it's about not wanting complete strangers to insult you and harass you because you made a choice that in no way affect them. Remember the FML when they threw food at the girl who said no? If anything, it's not nice to force a girl to make a life-changing decision in a split second.

fatlemonjefferso 8

Saturday 27 April 2013 0:07

If she had said "I only said yes because I didn't want to embarrass you in front of the crowd" I'd be more sympathetic. But, she either chose to be insensitive at that time or it came out naturally.