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Proposed to my girlfriend after work with her favorite meal, candles, and rose petals. She bursts in, covered in puke (thanks medical field), and screams "No no no! No! NO!" I was crushed. Then she showered and said yes. Drama much?
Dad proposed the night he met Mom. She said no but said yes to another date. They kept playing the no-yes game for 6 months until Scrabble happened. After she smashed the board in rage, she yelled, "Fine, I'll marry you!" Dad was like, "Uhh, I need to think about it." Spoiler: 23 years later and still going strong.
Proposed after 3 years, gave her a great-grandma’s ring, she said no. A couple days later, she told me she was gay. Fast forward 22 years: I’m happily married with a daughter, she’s with her partner and has two kids. Sometimes 'no' is just fate’s way of saying, 'Keep swimming.'
Proposed after 7 months, she said no because it was too soon. I said cool, ring stays safe. 2 weeks later, she said yes! We had a 2-year engagement ‘cause we were extra sure. Now? Married 37 years. Slow and steady wins the race!
I proposed, she said no because I drank too much. I said I'd get it under control, tried bluffing, she saw right through me and kicked me out. Now I’m sober and wiser—that was life’s cruelest lesson.
Not my story but gold. Friend's parents met, she kept saying no to his proposals. Then, heartbreak struck with a stillborn baby. After that, she realized he was her soulmate. They’re married and happy now. Sometimes, love just needs a plot twist.
She said no and then dropped the bombshell she'd been sleeping with my brother. Yeah, that kind of ruined the vibe for that trip.
After dating 6 months and some rough fights, she felt like I should make the first move. I wasn't ready—I didn't have a poker face, she knew I wasn't on board. So we worked out our fight style, got counseling, and after maturing, I said yes to a long engagement. Now? 18 years, two kids, and zero regrets, except no epic proposal story!
Not a woman’s story, but a hilarious one: My friend got proposed to by a homeless, drunk guy 50 years her senior...with a potato. Talk about unexpected!
Dating 3 years, he broke up with me but was bluffing to 'teach me a lesson'. When he saw I was okay with breaking up, he popped the question. I told him I had a date that weekend. Pro tip: Don’t propose as a magic fix for your mistakes.
Dad proposed after 2 weeks of dating. Mom laughed and said no—too soon. Dad said, “Fine, won’t ask again.” After a year, mom proposed to him, complete with gaudy ring and public knee-drop. Dad said yes. 30 years later: Still married with killer stories.
After just 4 weeks of dating, he proposed with a huge diamond and a speech about 'when you know you know.' I barely knew him and flat out said no. He texted me heartbreak in caps lock. We were 22, and yep, that ended fast.
I turned down a proposal because he was drunk. He was serious though. After a day, I called him back. Tomorrow we celebrate 26 years together. Sometimes, a ‘no’ just means ‘not right now.’
Proposed in South India but got an instant no thanks—parents wouldn’t accept the marriage outside their caste. Waited 3 years until she said yes and 5 more years to convince family. Married in 2011, kids on the way. Persistence wins!
We were gay. Suspected cheating. Got proof while I was in Italy. Flew back, proposed at the airport. He said no. I showed him the picture and said, 'Are you sure you’re not a sack of trash?' Took ring back, he moved out. Drama!
We dated long distance for 2 months when he called and dropped his life plan: marry immediately, have kids ASAP, and support his ministry. I wasn’t in on that plan. Never got an actual proposal—he just assumed I was in. Spoiler: He broke up soon after.
Planned a big proposal after 8 years together. She totally ghosted me before I could ask. Said, 'I love you, but I’m not in love.' We tried to be friends; that went... badly. Life’s full of surprises, huh?
She said no because she felt we weren't ready—still in college and job-hunting. Exactly one year later, we got married on that no-date anniversary. 19 years and 4 kids later? We’re doing fine.
Together on and off for 5 years. I countered her moving in with a marriage proposal, expecting a no. Yep, got it. Never got back together. 18 months later met my wife and now happily married 15+ years. Life is weird.
Old high school dude asked if I’d marry him if we were both single at 30. I said nope because friendship only. He obsessed, harassed his ex, and got married to someone else just before 30. Cops called more than once. Creepy much?
Not a woman, but got turned down myself. Full romantic vibes, even had roses, but being in fourth grade kinda ruined it for me.
He asked which Indiana Jones movies I liked. I said first and third, not the second. BAM—he proposed with the taco he was about to eat. Five years later and still dating. True love or taco magic?
After 12 years on and off, I chose a gorgeous lagoon to pop the question. Started with "Hey baby" and she turned around: "Doooont do it!" The proposal sailed, but she said yes a few months later in Australia. Romance is patient!
Proposed after 2 years, she initially said yes, then needed to think it over, and changed to no. Wait for it—we’re now happily married. Patience really is a virtue.
Friends who ignored marriage for 6 years, decided to tie the knot when expecting a baby. Guy planned a fancy surprise proposal after deciding to get married ‘for real’. She said no. They still got married later and have been together 20+ years. Love wins!
I told my husband no three times. Drunk proposal, not ready, and 'let's decompress.' Kept dating and finally said yes six months later. So glad I didn't rush it!
Found out after breakup she wanted me to propose but I waited for the right time. Turns out, we weren’t a match anyways. She’s married with kids now. Sometimes it’s better that way.
We were on-and-off at 19. Thought we were done when he tearfully proposed. I said no and bounced. A month later? Baby news. Plot twist life!
Long distance for 3 years, he asks almost 3 times a week, I say no with ridiculous conditions. It’s become a bit of a joke, but when it happens, it'll be memorable... or he might just embarrass himself trying.
Worked with a guy, finally free from my divorce and he proposed in less than a month. Answer? Nope, nope, nope.
My guy hates fuss and pomp. I told him to just book the registry office. He said no, it wasn’t a 'real' proposal (even though everyone else says it was). Now I’m trying to figure out a more official way to ask—it’s a slow game.
I said yes to my ex, then changed my mind. We stayed together for years but fought tons. He’s happily married now but they fight more. Honestly? I’m glad I dodged that bullet.
My boyfriend basically told me I’m great to live with and sleep with but not interested in marrying me. Perfect thread for a reality check, huh?
He was married but offered to get divorced for me. Kept asking with a ring. No clue why. Said no every single time. What a mess.
My then-girlfriend proposed to me on leap day. I said no. We went separate ways, then back together. Now married 19 years. Five years wasted, but hey, better late than never!
Turned down one guy over parenting disagreements. Turned down another after moving on from the relationship. Sometimes timing and values matter.
Own a gem company and here’s the memo: Proposal = surprise, not the 'Will you?' question. YOU need to have talked about marriage first, or risk a big NO. Also, go ring shopping together! Don’t just guess. Communication is key, people!
My friend proposed with a ring his girlfriend had picked out. She said no but kept it as a promise ring. Now? Happily married. Proof sometimes no is just a plot twist.
Denied my now husband the first time—shock hit me hard. We talked it through all day. He proposed again a month later, I said yes, and now baby number one is on the way!
Said no because commitment came way too fast. We dated for a year, and he was always rushing. No fancy proposal, just a surprise ask at home. Eventually, we broke up.
As a kid, I thought marriage was about love, so I kept asking my mom to marry me. She always said no, and it made me sad. Kids keep it simple.
Proposed at 19 with a fake diamond, hoping to trap me. Said no. He recently got married to someone else. Thank goodness.
Dated through college, rocky last year. I pretended not to care, got busy, he thought it was all good so he popped the question mid-flight. It was too early, and turns out he had someone else lined up. Wild ride.
Had a few proposals and breaks with different people. Family interference, long distance, wrong timing—you name it. Finally, after trials and errors, found the one. Now with 4 kids and counting.
She hadn’t talked to me for months, we hadn’t planned to date again, and then suddenly on one knee with a diamond ring? Nope.
Friend dated guy for 8 years. He proposed, she said no because he wasn’t making moves in life. They broke up. He rage-posted on Facebook while she found new love. Thank goodness she said no.
Turned down a guy’s proposal at work two months after her divorce was finalized. Good timing can save a lot of headache.
My friend planned to break up with her guy at lunch. Mid-advice, he shows up, gets on one knee at our table, shaking. She stands up and walks away. The whole place gasped. Cringe alert!
A drunk stranger bought me a drink and then asked the next girl to marry him. St. Patrick’s Day, folks—it’s wild out there.
Proposed on my birthday with friends hiding behind a sheet by the bonfire. She said yes! The surprise? It included my brother gifting her my late mom’s ring. Told you proposals can be wild!
Parents’ proposal story? Dad asked three times. Reality? Asked once jokingly, twice for real, third time got down on one knee, mom said yes. Family tales are fun.
I awkwardly asked twice. Twice no. Third time was the charm, and she said yes. Then we got divorced. Plot twist!
High school first love proposed, but made her wait because he thought she’d just propose. Invited me over, acted like a jerk. Got divorced. I saw it coming.
At a Hindu festival, I blurted out love confession to a blonde girl (office party). She said no, wanted to talk. We broke up. Now I’m dating my boss. Life, huh?
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