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Proposing can be a nerve-wracking experience.

Talk about putting yourrelationshipin a vulnerable position.

It wasnt what she was expecting.

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The guy turned to Reddit to share his sad story.

Over Thanksgiving weekend, he took her on a week-longvacationto Hawaii with the hope of proposing to her.

Regardless, he figureda proposal inHawaiiwould do.

Man proposing with a ring, woman rejecting his proposal on a sofa.

On their second day, they went out fordinnerand drinks.

Gutted, OP got up and walked back to the hotel.

Proposals these days can get quite elaborate, with some even going viral on social media.

Text recounting a rejected proposal in Hawaii; girlfriend regrets decision later.

So, if youre thinking of popping the question, what are some interesting proposal ideas?

In her article forHitched, Maisie Peppitt puts forward some proposal suggestions that are guaranteed to get a yes.

Perhaps it was just never meant to be.

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Bored Pandareached out to psychologistDr.

Deborah Heckerto get her professional take on the situation.

However, OP unilaterally changed the setting, rationalizing that she would still be happy.

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Her disappointment, therefore, is understandable.

We asked Dr. Hecker for one piece of advice shed offer to someone considering popping the question.

The most important part of how-to-propose is in the details.

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Check out the results:

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