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By arthise - 09/10/2013 07:03 - United States - Evansville

Today, my boyfriend won a diamond engagement ring through a citywide competition. Instead of proposing to me, he's selling it. FML

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By badluck - 21/07/2014 19:31 - Canada - Medicine Hat

Today, I was out with my boyfriend, when he started browsing wedding rings. He found a ring, proposed to me right there in front of a crowd, and then was promptly denied a payment plan. We left without a ring. FML

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By undanya__four - 10/04/2015 20:19 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, my boyfriend told me he's prepared to commit to marriage, but only if I buy my own ring and tell everyone he surprised me with it. FML

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By Username - 20/07/2011 23:07 - United States

Today, my boyfriend proposed to me by tossing the ring at me and saying "Here, wear this." FML

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By 34_22_34 - 28/07/2010 19:27 - United States

Today, my boyfriend proposed. He said we’d go pick up the ring tomorrow. Then he asked to borrow $40 to get it out of pawn. He pawned it when his ex gave it back to him. FML

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For better, for worse

By limegreengiraffe - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Lubbock

Today, my boyfriend and I went shopping for an engagement ring. We ended up breaking up in the process. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/05/2019 14:25

Today, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose. He'd bought me a beautiful white gold ring that I never got to see. His estranged mom stole the ring. FML

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So romantic

By Anonymous - 30/12/2012 23:58 - United States - Denver

Today, my boyfriend proposed to me with the prettiest, most simple ring I have ever seen. I called my sister to tell her the good news, and her response was, "I know. He had me steal the ring from Claire's." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/09/2009 22:08 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of 4 years proposed to me. I said yes and he gave me an engagement ring. He immediately went to call his mom to tell her the happy news. After the phone call, he asked if he could return the ring because his mom needed money. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/03/2012 05:04 - United States

Today, my boyfriend finally proposed. His reason? A Las Vegas wedding came up on Groupon. FML

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By whatsername92 - 01/02/2013 03:35 - United States

Today, my boyfriend gave me the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen. As I excitedly put it on my finger, he told me it wasn't an engagement ring, but I should wear it like one to keep other men away and seem "unapproachable". FML

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The_Big_Boss 20

Wednesday 9 October 2013 16:09

He is not obligated to propose just because he won a ring. Sorry

grossn 12

Wednesday 9 October 2013 16:09

Maybe he isn't ready for marriage

Comments

Shazam25 7

Wednesday 9 October 2013 18:53

I'd sell it, too. Girlfriend will be more grateful for more money to help pay bills than a ring for a proposal.

ballbearing 10

Wednesday 9 October 2013 18:57

Getting married simply because you have a ring is silly! I have a friend who did pretty much exactly that and her divorce is costing a hell of a lot more than a ring!

simoncat 11

Wednesday 9 October 2013 19:00

Time to re- evaluate the relationship. He's obviously not ready for that commitment. If you've been together a substantial amount of time, you might want to rethink.

queerdragon 20

Wednesday 9 October 2013 21:41

Reading the comments on this FML make me a little sad. Mostly because people assume the guy is some sort of low-life or jerk for not proposing to her. We don't know the length of time they were together, his views of marriage, or even if they have had the "talk." Op needs to have a talk with her boyfriend about how she feels and what she wants, long term. But in the end, just because he won a ring does not mean he owes her a lifetime commitment. He might have student loans, rent, etc to pay. I would rather be with someone as their gf and have them pay off their loans, bills, etc and not put them on me when we got married.

hollywoodt1ts 15

Wednesday 9 October 2013 19:03

Maybe you're not the one, OP

nystev 13

Wednesday 9 October 2013 19:20

This FML lacks details; If they haven't been together for that long, his decision makes more sense - even keeping the engagement ring for later isn't all that ideal either; if they separate, there's no guarantee another girl might like the ring - so if he needs the money now... But if they have been together for years and he hasn't show an inkling for commitment, I can understand her frustration now that ''but engagement rings are costly'' isn't an issue anymore - since he just won one. Or that if she likes the ring, that he isn't keeping it aside for the time when he's ready to commit - that's frustrating too...