That is a scenario that most people hope for when they decide topop the question.

Yet unfortunately, thats not always the way it goes.

No, thats too far-fetched.

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I guess my gut wasnt lying.

Nowadays, many couples decide to wait longer before tying the knot or not to get married at all.

So after some thought I called him and asked him to meet up at a restaurant.

Man proposing to girlfriend in a park, holding a ring box.

Unfortunately, that didnt go well.

He is now looking for a stable job and Im wearing the ring!

So I guess in a way it all worked out in the end for now.

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