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.

Comments

MysteryGuest214 10

Tuesday 25 June 2013 18:08

Public proposal with no prior warning or discussion: check! Exhibitionist shenanigans to draw extra attention: check! What not make it a trifecta? Hide the ring in a dessert so she can have a capped tooth forever?

FerociousCookie 12

Tuesday 25 June 2013 18:48

Why the **** do people feel the need to not only propose in public, but have everyone in the vicinity watch? If my currently nonexistent boyfriend did that to me I'd leave his arse then and there, never to return.

vegeta77 4

Tuesday 25 June 2013 19:41

I think she's shown here true colors. RUN from this girl. That is just a heartless response. I would have ditched her in the restaurant and stuck her with the check.

CrystalFelix 13

Tuesday 25 June 2013 22:10

That's harsh.. someone who truely loves you would not act like that towards you. Be strong & Always smile :) -everything happens for a reason. I'm sorry.

queerdragon 20

Tuesday 25 June 2013 23:20

Marriage, and accepting a proposal, are not equal to being in a loving, supportive relationship. I know gay couples who, because its illegal to get married, have been together for ten to fifteen years. They might have thrown a party or two to celebrate their "union" but due to ignorant laws they could not put a ring on it. Their relationships have lasted longer than many of the straight, married couples I know. The idea that because she said no she is to blame is ignorant and rather idiotic. You do not now if she has anxiety problems, had said she never wants to marry, or if she was truly hurt by what he did. Everyone likes to think that cute little moments with equal a lifetime of happiness. There are plenty of FMLs about girls who say "yes" to not make a scene then return the ring an hour later. She was honest with him.

bingbing17 5

Tuesday 25 June 2013 23:30

Maybe it was a blessing in disguise(: maybe she's not the right girl for you

JMGrocks6543 5

Wednesday 26 June 2013 0:36

Oof. That must be hard. Listen, I'm not any matchmaker or anything, but if she had the imaginary balls to say that, she's not worth it bro.

Shorty777 4

Wednesday 26 June 2013 3:27

How many times do i have say, do NOT propose to your girlfriends in public!

dansco 24

Wednesday 26 June 2013 4:11

Why make a scene to get attention?! Should've just done it and less embarrassment.

capnbzarr 43

Wednesday 26 June 2013 5:09

I bet she was all "It's a trap!"

catharsis5 9

Wednesday 26 June 2013 9:07

Some women simply don't like public proposals. Some women don't want the leering and jeering. Some people just want to keep it intimate. Conversely, some women think that a grand gesture is romantic. You should know what type of proposal she would like if you're willing to marry her.