Love: Today, I took my girlfriend of nearly 2 years out to dinner so...

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 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 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 - 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

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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 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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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

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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

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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

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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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Messy

By ZackAMole - 23/09/2024 00:00 - Canada

Today, I was finally about to propose to my girlfriend at a fancy restaurant. Just as I got down on one knee, the fire alarm went off and the entire restaurant had to evacuate. She thought I was joking, and now she’s mad at me for "messing with her emotions." FML

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ileenefudge 29

Tuesday 25 June 2013 0:40

Why make a scene? Were you assuming she would say yes just because everyone was looking at her? I'd be embarrassed too, because that's just asking for trouble in my opinion and if she says no(which she did) then people make her out to be cruel and heartless.

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 25 June 2013 0:43

In my humble opinion, no proposal should ever be rejected because everyone who proposes should be DAMNED SURE the answer will be "yes". If you aren't absolutely positive, don't do it.

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GraphicAustin 8

Tuesday 25 June 2013 0:58

That is the definition of an FML

chocolatefrog28 29

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:03

She was probably very embarrassed by your causing a scene, and I can understand why she might want to get out of there as quickly as possible. Your heart was in the right place, the way you went about it was just a little off.

cottoncandymango 17

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:04

No no no. I think you were more embarrassed than she was... I'm so sorry. :(

jagerteufel 3

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:09

What do people not understand? Why would you propose in public? Proposals are suppose to be personal and special not for like the approval of the public. I would had said no too if I was her.

rebelsrock 17

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:11

I hate when I accidentally hit YDI... I didn't mean to but sorry dude that sucks! FYL

CharresBarkrey 15

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:32

Nah, pretty sure he deserved it. You were right

notjanedoe 27

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:17

I hate it when people make such a big to-do around their proposal, doing it in public in front of as many people as possible. It just puts pressure on her to accept even though she might not want to or be ready yet. Have you even talked about marriage before proposing? Sorry, I feel sad for you that you were ready for this kind of commitment and she wasn't, but I have no sympathies for how it happened. Also 'making a scene so that many people would be watching', frankly, that makes you sound like a bit of a jerk.

Chaith 16

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:18

For being in a relationship of a year and 10-11 months, and most likely not discussing the idea - it seems like OP was showing a bit of crazy to come at her with a marriage proposal, despite good intentions.

pattayarick 8

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:28

Wow, you thought that acting like an ass would work? On a major life changing decision? I can see who has the brains in that relationship.

TheHeavyOne 15

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:36

YDI, she may have said yes if you didn't cause a scene. You should have known she wouldn't have like it.

BlackPhenom 9

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:37

Next time don't put all of your chips in one pocket. Proposing like that is a big risk... I don't know why people don't do it the old-fashioned way: simple and private with a nice looking ring.