When a Romantic Gesture Turns into a Nightmare: The Proposal That Went Awry 😱💍

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We've all heard of fairy-tale proposals, but what happens when a romantic gesture turns into a nightmare? Meet our characters: Stephen, the hopeful groom-to-be, and Dina, his girlfriend, who had a very specific idea of how she wanted to be proposed to. But when Stephen's grand plan didn't quite align with Dina's expectations, their love story took a dramatic turn. And guess who was caught in the middle? Their mutual friend, who's now questioning her own actions. 🤷‍♀️💍🎭

The Love Story Begins... 💑

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Wedding Bells on the Horizon? 💍🔔

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A Proposal Plan Goes Awry 😱

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The Unexpected Outcome 😲💔

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The Reason Behind the 'No' 🙅‍♀️

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A Friend's Intervention 🕵️‍♀️

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A Friendship on the Line 😥

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A Friend in Doubt 🤷‍♀️

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The Unexpected Aftermath 😳

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The Couple's Status 🏡💔

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A Future Proposal? 💍🌅

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A Hopeful Ending? 🌺💔

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Love, Drama, and a Proposal That Went Wrong: The Unexpected Twist in a Fairy-Tale Romance 🎭💔

In a whirlwind of love, drama, and a proposal gone wrong, we find ourselves in the middle of a modern-day romantic saga. Stephen's well-intentioned but misguided proposal at a bar, the very place where he met Dina, led to an unexpected 'No'. Dina felt disrespected, Stephen felt misunderstood, and their mutual friend found herself caught in the crossfire, questioning her own actions. As the dust settles, the couple is working through their issues, with Dina spending time at her parents' house and Stephen considering a more private proposal in the future. Will there be a happy ending after all? Only time will tell. 🕰️💔

NTA Stephen should have set the bar higher. 😱💍

Dicecoldkilla | Dicecoldkilla

"Stephen didn't listen to his girlfriend's wishes for a private proposal. NTA 🙅👍"

concernedreader1982 | concernedreader1982

NTA. Lack of caring and attentiveness in romantic gesture 😱

violaflwrs | violaflwrs

One request, one job! He ignored and messed it up. 😡

Even_Supermarket_629 | Even_Supermarket_629

Be a supportive friend and encourage growth and honesty 👍

MarginalGreatness | MarginalGreatness

Insensitivity and lack of respect: Proposal gone wrong 😱

vixoftardis | vixoftardis

Respecting boundaries and preparing for a heartfelt proposal 💍

Curious-One4595 | Curious-One4595

NTA - Ignoring partner's wishes for a public proposal, major AH 😑

GoblinandBeast | GoblinandBeast

Friend disregards gf's preferences in proposal, not a good look 💍

manonaca | manonaca

Public proposal in a bar: Miscommunication or disrespectful? 🤔

SideburnsOfDoom | SideburnsOfDoom

Hilarious phone proposal fail! NTA, but mom's reaction was priceless 😂

R4eth | R4eth

Honesty is key! NTA for calling out your friend 👏

Njbelle-1029 | Njbelle-1029

Friend fails to help with proposal, making woman feel unimportant. NTA

tealwaterinside91 | tealwaterinside91

"Private proposal vs public proposal debate, with a dash of drama!"

OsaBear92 | OsaBear92

NTA - Public proposal against her wishes, she said no. Right choice.

Sloppypoopypoppy | Sloppypoopypoppy

Engaging and affordable proposal tips! 💍

some1sWitch | some1sWitch

NTA. Proposal fail! You called him out on his thoughtlessness. 😱

MasochistTank | MasochistTank

Public proposals: Stupid or romantic? NTA shares their opinion.

OCessPool | OCessPool

Ignoring her wishes, he turned a proposal into a nightmare 😱

ariesgal11 | ariesgal11

NTA: Dina warns against public proposal, Steven ignores and fails 😱

Blas_Wiggans | Blas_Wiggans

Supporting a friend through a failed proposal. True friendship wins! 💍

CaptainMalForever | CaptainMalForever

A low effort proposal that missed the mark 😔

PracticalPrimrose | PracticalPrimrose

NTA for pointing out her dislike of public proposals. Silence is golden.

CougarPanther83 | CougarPanther83

Honesty is key, but tactfulness could have saved the day. 🤷‍♀️

HowCanBeLoungeLizard | HowCanBeLoungeLizard

She said no because he ignored her wishes. Good for her! 👏

baneline2 | baneline2

Being supportive means telling the hard truth they don't want 😬

Kovz88 | Kovz88

When your partner doesn't listen to your preferences. NTA 🙅

Imaginary_Orchid_535 | Imaginary_Orchid_535

NTA: Friend's proposal went wrong, but some couples can recover 😱

Aggravating-Pain9249 | Aggravating-Pain9249

Stephen's proposal fail: a facepalm moment for the ages 😫

always_amiss | always_amiss

Disrespectful public proposal despite clear wishes? I'd be pissed 😠

picklechipsmomma | picklechipsmomma

"YTA. Not your place to get involved. Very uncool. 🙅👎"

wesweb | wesweb

Choosing a bar over private proposal: NTA or ESH? 🤔

CapoExplains | CapoExplains

Misunderstanding a public proposal vs. private moment 😱🤔

Angel-4077 | Angel-4077

Honesty is key! NTA for calling out a friend's mistake 👍

theFamooos | theFamooos

NTA calls out insensitivity of proposal, warns of losing partner. 😱

Longbowman1 | Longbowman1

Buddy ignores her, proposes publicly. You state the obvious. 😱

Wonderful_Horror7315 | Wonderful_Horror7315

Messy proposal situation with miscommunication. ESH (minus Dina). 😱

cloudboba | cloudboba

Girls have different preferences for proposals, consider their feelings 💍

Spare_Environment595 | Spare_Environment595

NTA. Stephen ignored her wishes for a public proposal. 😱

Maximum-Swan-1009 | Maximum-Swan-1009

Public proposals can be uncomfortable for some. Respect their boundaries. 🙏

Creative_Web5262 | Creative_Web5262

NTA. A nightmare proposal: when a partner ignores boundaries 😱💍

mrlozerface08 | mrlozerface08

🚫 NTA: Red flags before the wedding. Run while you can!

Kanibalector | Kanibalector

When a romantic gesture backfires...communication is key! 💍

CHIEFY2021 | CHIEFY2021

Disrespectful proposal shows a**hole tendencies and lack of communication 😱

GreenUnderstanding39 | GreenUnderstanding39

Engaging comment: YTA - Be supportive and help him apologize and revise proposal 💍

richardoshillyshally | richardoshillyshally

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