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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my_user_name 7

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:20

I said "Your Life Sucks" because that must be crushing. Still, this is exactly why I would never do a public proposal. It's supposed to be an intimate, special moment. Especially if it's a surprise for her. Just keep it private.

uniquechic21 12

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:21

Why is everyone so hung up on the length of time they dated? She was supposed to say yes simply because they've dated for two years? I know people who've dated for five years, six years, even seven years without getting married. The bottom line is, she wasn't ready. Instead of lying and pretending she was, she said no. That doesn't make her a bad person. He should've either already known she would definitely say yes or done this in private. He CHOSE to do this publicly knowing there would be a risk of public humiliation.

davincidasecond 24

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:21

Sorry, but I'll have to vote YDI on this one. Marriage proposals in public are embarrassing for most people and you should have talked with her about this for a good amount before you went and did it.

reflexion213 11

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:45

Not sure you can come back from something like that. Let us know how it turns out.

amifaiyaz 12

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:54

public proposal are really always a risky idea.

EmsyyyRose13 24

Tuesday 25 June 2013 5:57

You really should discuss marriage before you actually propose. I'm sorry she said no, OP, but I agree with most of the other commenters. Communication is key to any relationship. Maybe she's just not ready for it yet. Good luck though.

Neesalun 20

Tuesday 25 June 2013 6:27

If it were me being proposed to, I would rather there not be this huge scene. It would be embarrassing. I feel bad for you both. Besides if you were to have an audience, wouldn't it have been special to have family around for the big moment rather than a restaurant full of strangers?

Eivana 37

Tuesday 25 June 2013 6:47

I think what you did was sweet, but that would REALLY make me nervous. Maybe some people just react badly when they have to make an important decision in front of a lot of people.