Picture this: your best friend is about to propose to his girlfriend. You’re thrilled, excited, and can’t wait to celebrate their love. But then, the unthinkable happens. The proposal, meant to be a romantic gesture, turns into a relationship crisis. Our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Unsuspecting Stephen’, thought it would be romantic to propose at the place they met – a bar. But his girlfriend, ‘Disappointed Dina’, had other ideas. What follows is a tale of love, disrespect, and misunderstandings that will leave you questioning – who’s really in the wrong here?
The Perfect Match: Stephen and Dina

The Proposal Plan

The Unexpected Twist

The Reason Behind the Rejection

Dina’s Side of the Story

The Confrontation with Stephen

The Aftermath ️

The Path to Forgiveness…or Not? ♀️

A Glimmer of Hope?

The Apology Gesture

The Proposal Drama: A Rollercoaster of Emotions!
In this whirlwind of a story, we’ve seen love, disappointment, and a fair share of drama. ‘Unsuspecting Stephen’ thought he was being romantic by proposing at the bar where they first met, but ‘Disappointed Dina’ felt disrespected by the public proposal. The fallout was intense, with Dina retreating to her parents’ house and Stephen left questioning his actions. But amidst the chaos, there’s a glimmer of hope. Our friend, caught in the crossfire, has offered to help Stephen plan a more suitable proposal if they stay together. And Stephen? He’s trying to make amends, returning the ring and sending flowers to Dina’s workplace. But will it be enough? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on this romantic saga! ️
NTA Stephen should have set the bar higher.

“Stephen is the a**hole.” GF’s clear boundaries ignored. NTA

NTA. Lack of caring and attentiveness. Listen to your partner

He ignored her one request and made a public proposal

Be a supportive friend and help him learn from this

“NTA, but he should’ve listened. Hope she leaves. “

Learning respect leads to a heartfelt proposal

“NTA – Dina made it clear she didn’t want a public proposal “

NTA. Friend disregarded gf’s preferences in proposal, not a good look

To propose in a bar: public or private? Perspectives differ

When your dad’s proposal is so bad, mom hangs up

NTA for being honest with him, hope he learns from it

Friend fails to support proposal, woman feels unimportant. NTA

Respectful proposal rejection, she’s not the a**hole.

“Oof, proposing in a bar? You messed up, bro! NTA.”

Engaging tips for successful proposals and affordable ring options

NTA. A blunt reminder of his thoughtlessness during the proposal.

Disrespectful proposal fails to meet girlfriend’s wishes

Public proposals: love them or hate them?

Supporting a friend in need: Being a good person

NTA: Dina rejects Steven’s public proposal. Friend calls him out.

A**hole’s ‘Grand Gesture’ was actually a ‘Mediocre Gesture’ at best

NTA: Respect boundaries, but silence might have been better

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

He ignored her wishes and paid the price. NTA

Sometimes honesty is the best support

Misunderstandings and love: NTA for sticking to preferences

Stephen’s cluelessness leads to a facepalm moment for everyone

NTA: Your friend needs to listen to his GF’s desires

Dream proposal ruined by partner’s public proposal against wishes

“YTA. Uncool move. Back off.” – Friends caught in relationship drama

Choosing a bar over partner’s wishes? Disrespectful!

NTA calls out partner’s disrespect, hopes for a wake-up call

Stephen needs to listen and be more considerate.

Misunderstanding public proposal expectations. Private vs. public confusion.

Messy communication and meddling friends. Let’s sort things out!

Public proposals: Some love it, others fear it

NTA. Respect her wishes for a private proposal.

Buddy ignores her wishes, you state the painfully obvious

Honesty hurts, but true friends call you out.

NTA. You tried to fix things but she didn’t want that.

Disrespectful proposal: Ignoring her request shows a**hole tendencies.

Public proposals can be uncomfortable and pressuring for some individuals

Definitely NTA! Respect is crucial for a healthy relationship!

Judgmental OP criticized for lack of support and communication.
