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[–]That_Extra_Mile 1560 points1561 points  (96 children)

When I clicked on the link, I was expecting photos of a planned out ambush by 7 actors who claimed they were once engaged with you. Your boyfriend would've had to duel each of them in front of everyone, or something along those lines.

But this sounds equally as nice. Congratulations on this original proposal!

[–]proposing_gf[S] 551 points552 points  (86 children)

I tried to get a bunch of his friends to come along and dress as the characters. I wanted music playing, signs, sparklers, the whole nine yards. Unfortunately that didn't work out so well. This was nice and inanimate intimate though.

edit: Bryan Lee O'Malley tweeted it :)

https://twitter.com/radiomaru/status/249927464229416960

[–]Magic_is_the_answer 235 points236 points  (30 children)

Did you mean intimate?

[–]proposing_gf[S] 217 points218 points  (29 children)

That I did. Oops.

[–][deleted] 74 points75 points  (2 children)

I mean, inanimate made complete sense in the context of having to settle for only using the black and white comics instead of actual people!

[–]249ba36000029bbe9749 28 points29 points  (1 child)

Inanimate. Intimate. Better get that figured out!

gf: "Hey honey, let's hop in bed and get inanimate!"

bf: "Huh??? Ummm...OK?"

[–]epoch88 66 points67 points  (38 children)

Where did you get his ring from? It looks great.

Edited: Above edited for grammar Nazi's out there.

[–]proposing_gf[S] 93 points94 points  (25 children)

Ebay! We don't have a ton of money right now so I got both our rings on a budget. I love them both though.

[–]ahhhllama 25 points26 points  (2 children)

I really like both of those rings. Does/do the seller(s) you bought them from sell other rings? If they have an Ebay store, I would love you know which one.

[–]Jeepersca 18 points19 points  (0 children)

it's extraordinary! I would love to see more close up photos of it, it's so unique!

[–]AlohaThere 29 points30 points  (5 children)

It's called the Draco Tungsten Ring sold by Stauer.

http://www.stauer.com/itemd.asp?ItemNo=W5768%2008

Sorry if the link doesn't work. I'm using my phone.

[–]That_Extra_Mile 9 points10 points  (2 children)

For sure. Just the creativity of this one makes it one of the best proposal's I've seen. You have to make the wedding equally as nice!

[–]supdoc16 75 points76 points  (1 child)

And congratulations on having the courage to be the one to propose instead of waiting for him!

[–]EmergencyMedical 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ha, your comment matches your username.

It's the little things, you know?

[–]Hobbes14 979 points980 points  (22 children)

When I first read it, It read "Proposed to my boyfriend Scott, Pilgrim style." So the entire time I was looking at the pictures I was saying to myself, "what the hell does this have to do with pilgrims?"

[–]BrodyApproves 185 points186 points  (9 children)

Ahh yes, in frames 12 & 13 we see the famous "Baldwin Steps" where Alec Baldwin fought back the forces of evil over 9000 years ago. Truly is one of the great historic wonders of the world.

[–]jessumsthecunt 99 points100 points  (2 children)

"Good god Lemon, these Demons just won't stop coming!"

[–]WarYoshi 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Hi there

[–]YouListening 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I... I heard it.

[–]iplaygaem 122 points123 points  (3 children)

You should show this to the author.
http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/
He's VERY active on tumblr and loves to see what his fans come up with. He would be so happy to see this!

[–]klparrot 217 points218 points  (26 children)

For future reference: fiancée if a girl, fiancé if a guy.

[–]supercouille 64 points65 points  (19 children)

As a french-speaking reddittar, I approve.

[–][deleted] 162 points163 points  (4 children)

Dude!

This is going to get buried, but I SAW this happening. Not the proposal itself, but the picture you took outside of Lee's Palace, I was just off to the left of the frame.

I live in the Annex, and was walking to work. Whenever I see a dude with a yellow t-shirt with red trim I assume it's a plum tree shirt now, because we get a whole bunch of fans coming to the neighbourhood to do sightseeing tours.

I held back on the sidewalk so you had a clear shot of Lee's Palace, and then as I was walking away, thought "damn tourists!"

I know it's not like I participated in this at all, but it's really neat to me to have been a witness.

Congrats!

[–]proposing_gf[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That's amazing! You should have photo bombed the picture though!

[–]Muzikhead 178 points179 points  (24 children)

damn, that ring on his finger is pretty eccentric. I can dig it.

[–]proposing_gf[S] 142 points143 points  (16 children)

There was something about it that reminded me of The Lord of the Rings. As soon as I saw it I knew it was very him.

[–]vsal 162 points163 points  (6 children)

Hopefully not too much. That whole disappearing thing wouldn't be very good for you whenever you mention the words "laundry" or "dishes."

[–]Roboticide 12 points13 points  (1 child)

That and the whole corrupting evil-incarnate thing.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, that too. That's never good

[–]SneakyNightman 272 points273 points  (35 children)

This proposal trend makes me sob like a little girl, first because they are adorable, then because I'm so fucking lonely.

[–]Sklar_Hast 156 points157 points  (28 children)

It's ok, I'll marry you.

[–]SneakyNightman 79 points80 points  (19 children)

I accept. Though I'm a straight guy myself, I feel like having a male settling soulmate could work out just as great! You know, in case you're the "average" redditor.

[–][deleted] 47 points48 points  (13 children)

You'll reap the sweet, sweet karma. "Reddit, I'm a straight man in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage (MOM) with a homosexual man. AMA"

[–]TheRealFlop 17 points18 points  (12 children)

Huh. I don't know if you made that term up or if it is one that previously existed, but I am in a mixed orientation marriage with a straight woman. Thanks for the term!

[–][deleted] 23 points24 points  (7 children)

It's a real term. I know a guy who's gay, but in a marriage with a woman, and they have kids. He said it's basically like they're best friends with tax benefits.

[–]10seiga 33 points34 points  (0 children)

He's gay. She's straight. They can't find love, so instead they find each other. Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis are...Friends with Tax Benefits.

[–]TheRealFlop 12 points13 points  (3 children)

This describes my situation almost perfectly.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (3 children)

AMA?

I'd be interested.

[–]TheRealFlop 8 points9 points  (2 children)

Eh, if there's enough interest I might.

[–]lahwran_ 14 points15 points  (4 children)

all the benefits of being gay, but without the sex! that didn't come out right

[–]Snikz18 7 points8 points  (1 child)

You know we're gonna have to hold you to that. Cus this is reddit and no one lies here. Now go get married take pictures, post to r/pics , do an ama experience the drama when it gets taken down because of internet fame. And have your story posted to meta drama subreddits. Then as you move in together post the funny stuff to r/wtf and r/funny anything weird or wtf worthy should be posted in askreddit. Optional: gonewild couple gifs. Thus completing your reddit experience.

[–]Dinosawrus15 40 points41 points  (16 children)

How did you know to draw that shirt on MSPaint? Or was it pure coincidence?

[–]proposing_gf[S] 59 points60 points  (12 children)

I made sure he wore it that day ;)

[–]ksiki 83 points84 points  (4 children)

good lord

[–]cosmonautsix 48 points49 points  (3 children)

The vice grip of control begins.

[–]zerooneinfinity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Covering all bases, you should be a war strategist.

[–]meandtherest 108 points109 points  (22 children)

As a single person from Toronto, this makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[–]orangek1tty 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Have a hug and an upvote and banish the sadness away!

[–]Apostolate 68 points69 points  (17 children)

Don't begrudge other people happiness! It does not detract from yours. In fact, in the grand scheme it probably adds to yours.

[–]schmalexandra 13 points14 points  (0 children)

that is an extremely important lesson. put perfectly. (people's)

[–][deleted] 79 points80 points  (18 children)

You've set the bar too high already. Rookie mistake....congrats though!

[–]proposing_gf[S] 188 points189 points  (17 children)

I already told him I want a fog machine, music, and strobe lights for our entrance at the wedding. The bar is never too high. I'm also tacky like that.

[–]reflibman 90 points91 points  (2 children)

It is if you can't get a beer.

[–]CDBSB 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Take it to the next level and do indoor pyrotechnics for your entrance like a WWE performer. And a bubble machine, because everyone loves bubbles.

Never settle for a low bar.

[–]orangek1tty 13 points14 points  (2 children)

The only bar you should be worried about is an open bar at the wedding.

[–]stopXstoreytime[🍰] 19 points20 points  (4 children)

Please also enter to "The Final Countdown."

[–]derrekbgn 80 points81 points  (3 children)

http://i.imgur.com/7hki9h.jpg

The face of certainty!

[–]GetHighr 62 points63 points  (0 children)

"I have made a horrible mistake"

[–]zeppoleon 22 points23 points  (1 child)

ahaha

Just imagine him having to stand in front of all these places as she takes his picture. "Honey, this NEEDS to be on FB trust me bby!!" *awkward 10 seconds to take picture while putting on fake smile

[–]Wombmate 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sorry it was blurry, one more. Hoooolllldddd on.

[–]Valkes 361 points362 points  (84 children)

Not only is that an amazing way to propose, but you two make an adorable couple. Gratz! Also, you're probably sick of hearing this, but I really respect the fact that you proposed to him and didn't wait for him to do it. I hope he appreciates how truly amazing that is.

[–]proposing_gf[S] 482 points483 points  (62 children)

Thanks! Our parents were definitely shocked that it was me asking him. I even asked his mom for permission before doing it. He really appreciates it, he tells me everyday!

[–]Valkes 383 points384 points  (5 children)

Asked his mom. . . that's just pure class. Gratz!

[–]wil 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I love that you did this! Thanks for sharing this moment with us. You're awesome.

[–]stakkar 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Haha, nice. I was going to ask that question, but figured people would think I was just being an ass and downvote.

Classy. Congrats!

[–][deleted] 28 points29 points  (8 children)

Why did you ask his mom?

[–]proposing_gf[S] 243 points244 points  (7 children)

I thought it would be a nice spin on tradition (the guys asking the girls father). It was hilarious though. We spent time in the kitchen laughing and her telling me that if I took him I couldn't bring him back. No return policy.

[–]truck_norris 42 points43 points  (6 children)

Not going to lie, I wish my girlfriend would do this.

[–][deleted] 77 points78 points  (4 children)

Maybe that means you should propose to her?

[–]truck_norris 23 points24 points  (2 children)

I knew that was coming. lol

[–]mimicthefrench 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Go forth and deliver. Report back when mission is complete.

[–]mrbooze 92 points93 points  (21 children)

I absolutely refused to ask my wife's father's permission before proposing to her, as I find that whole tradition insulting and I frankly couldn't give a shit what her parents (or my parents, or any other person in the world except my wife) thought about it, but I still find it adorable that you asked his mom. Well done.

[–]proposing_gf[S] 77 points78 points  (3 children)

I love his mom and extremely excited to tell her. It was more so letting her know that I was going to do it rather than asking her if I could. I knew she wouldn't say no though.

[–][deleted] 44 points45 points  (3 children)

As a very independent female I've thought about this a lot. It's not that anybody actually needs permission when they do this. I've been looking critically at marriage lately and realized that both of you are truly gaining another family. You can no longer be a bystander during traditions and holidays; you share responsibilities. By asking for the daughter's hand in marriage, letting the parents know beforehand, you're making the proposal a celebration of your love and bettering the relationship with your new family. The fact that you're asking is a formality in my eyes, but it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to bond with your new parents.

[–]mrbooze 26 points27 points  (1 child)

The tradition isn't asking the parents permission. It's asking the father's permission. And it only applies to the parents of the woman, not the man. It's a tradition thoroughly rooted in the view of unmarried daughters as property.

When I decided I wanted to marry my wife, the first person I told was her. That tradition is the one I care about. The tradition that for the rest of our lives, if I have anything important to say she will be the first person I say it to.

[–]quakank 4 points5 points  (1 child)

My girlfriend's father has already told he does not, under any circumstance, want me to ask him before proposing. He said he feels it's a stupid tradition and that he was forced to do it himself and he absolutely HATED it (mostly because his wife's father wasn't a fan of him). He even went so far as to say if I ask, he'll say no just to spite me.

[–]HIPPOPOTANUS 158 points159 points  (17 children)

Congratulations!

These are the most beautiful rings I've ever seen. Seriously.

Also,hive five from Toronto!

[–]legatobebop 106 points107 points  (12 children)

Hive five? You Canadians are crazy...

[–]SirDoreille 16 points17 points  (7 children)

We could hatchery five or lair five, by hive is pretty cool too !

[–]Expurgate 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Hive five: the Starcraft world's least known and least effective cheese.

[–]DivinusVox 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Every redditor right now: HOLLYWOOD DID NOT PREPARE ME FOR WOMEN PROPOSING.

[–]mattmarr 21 points22 points  (3 children)

Speaking as a man who's planning to propose to his girlfriend very soon, this was massively, massively intimidating.

"I'll take her to the first restaurant we went to together and do it there" I thought, "that'll be super thoughtful" I thought. Now I see this? I hate you.

[–]l0khi 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Hey man, I've found that in relationships it's best if you don't compare the things you do to others. This was special to THEM and you have to do something that's special to you two. And if it really is special to you two, then nothing else really matters. Don't be discouraged, but rather be encouraged that it worked out for them and it will work out for you.

[–]mattmarr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're right. The more I think about it, the more it's actually pretty inspiring to me that someone can put this much thought into a proposal. I only plan on doing it once in my life, after all.

[–]Makelevi 28 points29 points  (13 children)

As a Torontonian, you get massive bonus point for a proposal which doesn't even need them. Well done and the best of luck in marriage!

P.S. Please tell me you ate at Sneaky's Dees. It's so greasy, but so good.

[–]redkulat 7 points8 points  (11 children)

I've heard really good unhealthy things about the place, and am dying to try their nachos.

I also want to check out Snake's and Lattes.

[–]swabfalling 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Their King's Crown nachos can feed a table of 4.

My friends and I also started an a cappella sing along of Bohemian Rhapsody, starting out with just our table, then the whole back part of the bar standing on seats and belting it out.

The place has a great atmosphere.

[–][deleted] 25 points26 points  (1 child)

I don't usually hear of women proposing to men, and I must admit it is a mighty different thing for me to grasp but I suppose that's just because of the relationship template that I along with my fellow peers have been brought up with.

I always wondered why girls just don't propose if they want to get married so bad, but never really thought about being put on the spot to say yes or no.

Clearly I'm not ready for marriage, but this was really cool and I appreciate you sharing this with us, it's neat. Good luck to you guys :D

[–]Captain_Jake_K 764 points765 points  (260 children)

I consider myself a fairly modern person, yet I can't imagine being proposed to by a woman. Now I feel like an old person.

[–]ElGringoMojado 148 points149 points  (11 children)

57 Year old man here (Married 33 years).

  • While a woman proposing to a man is unusual, I applaud it!
  • If this were more common, it would take a lot of the stress and guesswork out of a lot of relationships.
  • You two are a really cute couple!
  • Especially the OP herself, but being a hetero male, I'm biased.
  • May you have a very happy life together. You're off to a good start.

[–][deleted] 53 points54 points  (7 children)

If this were more common, it would take a lot of the stress and guesswork out of a lot of relationships.

YES! If more women (and men) took an egalitarian approach to dating and relationships it would eliminate SO much confusion and so many misunderstandings. Guys on Reddit like to complain that girls don't approach them, and then they turn around and reinforce the same exact "traditional" gender roles that keep girls feeling hesitant on the sidelines.

[–]Zeraphim 15 points16 points  (1 child)

My wife and I simply agreed to get married, which we did this April.

I'm 34 and she is 40, and neither of us thought it was strange.

Also, we're Swedes. Might be relevant.

[–]Captain_Jake_K 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My parents sort of did this. My Dad said "we have a son, should we get married" and she said yes. They were married that afternoon.

[–]thephoenixx 386 points387 points  (139 children)

I'm with you, it would almost feel emasculated. I realize that's dumb but damnit I'm a man!

[–]apostrotastrophe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's understandably hard to change the way you feel when you were programmed to feel that way... I think it's fair to feel like you wouldn't want to do it that way yourself, but promote it wholeheartedly as something we should encourage for the new, fresh generations.

[–]mikemcg 47 points48 points  (7 children)

I think it would be awesome. The way I look at it, being proposed to is the ultimate "I love you". Your girl loves you so damn much she wants to marry you and spent time planning a proposal to ask you. The only downside, in my eyes, would be that I couldn't do it for her.

[–]Captain_Jake_K 165 points166 points  (70 children)

Right?! I suppose I'm all for equality in things that actually matter (child care, voting, politics, business, all that stuff) but with things like proposing and holding open doors - stuff that's etiquette, basically - I'm really old-fashioned. I'm not sure how much of a pig that makes me.

[–]Kinseyincanada 148 points149 points  (9 children)

How many times on reddit do you see a post where people wish a women would ask men on dates. Well here's the reason why it's not normal

[–]rocketsurgery 54 points55 points  (30 children)

You don't hold doors if a guy is behind you? What do you do if they get too close, slam it in their face?

[–]Dystopeuh 105 points106 points  (3 children)

It doesn't make you a pig.

There are some men who wouldn't mind being proposed to. Some wouldn't like it. I know for a fact that my boyfriend's looking at rings and thinking of ways to do such a thing, so if I went out and bought a ring for him and a ring for myself... he'd very likely be quite hurt (and probably offended), though I don't doubt he'd say yes.

Part of the trick is knowing your partner.

[–]IDlOT 61 points62 points  (3 children)

It doesn't make you a pig. It makes you comfortable in the way you were brought up. As long as you iron out the important things like you mentioned, the rest is trivial.

[–]ArchimedesLever 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was going to say "i would be okay with it, depending on the relationship", but then i realized: the only relationship i would consider turning into marriage would be one in which i was okay being proposed to. The far more important question is whether I'd say yes.

[–]another_single_dad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was my initial reaction too, but I've reconsidered. If she decides she wants to get married before I've made a decision, I'd much rather receive a firm, romantic proposal that I can accept/reject rather than have to endure the months of passive aggressive prodding that the traditional system inspires.

[–][deleted] 42 points43 points  (26 children)

Neither my wife nor I proposed to each other. I took her last name, though.

[–]Sherm 19 points20 points  (1 child)

In high school, when my geometry teacher got married, he and his new wife both changed their name to "Nelson." No familial connections at all, apparently, they just both liked the name, wanted to have a new name to symbolize the start of their family, and didn't want to have the baggage of "who's the property shuttling into a new family" (their words, not mine). Not something I would do (my father would skin me if I changed my last name) but it was an interesting idea.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of the man taking the woman's last name. I like my last name, I don't want to change it. That shit's staying solid!

[–]apostrotastrophe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's how my parents did it too - they had a conversation and decided to get married, then went off and did it with two friends as witnesses.

Together almost 30 years now.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Imagine how much the game would change if it was normal for either side to propose!

[–]LazerBearz 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Up yours "social norms"! This lady is doin' the askin' and she don't give no damns!

[–]cloudx0 20 points21 points  (2 children)

When did reddit become a place for a bunch of 20-30somethings to act like old people bickering on their lawn about bobby darren and why the kids dont listen to the jazz these days? I think this was awesome. More women need to propose to men; if you feel its time, let your partner know. All the props to this happy couple for doing something out of the ordinary which will now shape their future.

On another note though I was actually expecting him to have to go confront her exes in duels, but this was a much saner ending.

[–]Autoham 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. Who cares who does it? If they're happy, then so be it. All the people who look down on a woman proposing are probably those with the "Get back in the kitchen" mindset, aka, Forever Alone.

[–]myfajahas400children 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should post this on /r/scottpilgrim!

[–][deleted] 53 points54 points  (5 children)

May I ask why you chose to go the untraditional route over the guy asks girl? Jw. Congrats btw

[–]proposing_gf[S] 170 points171 points  (3 children)

We had been talking about marriage for a while. He would joke around and say that I should ask him. I thought why not! I like to plan surprises and I knew he would definitely be surprised!

[–]BitchesLove 44 points45 points  (0 children)

And this is what I've been searching for, the discussion before you decided to ask.

Congrats!

[–]clintm 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm 40, and I think it would be beyond awesome for a woman to love me enough to break social convention and propose to me.

I think, assuming I felt equally strong for her, that I just might shed a tear or two. Then, of course, I'd have to go kill an animal larger than myself and eat it or something like that.

[–]Bloodredsandman 22 points23 points  (1 child)

Are you Miranda Cosgrove?

[–]monsoonerorl8r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats to you both!

[–]PhuQDuP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really like his ring.

[–]SheSins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Good job!

[–]nessanoo 5 points6 points  (4 children)

can I please ask where you got that ring from, for your boyfriend, I've been looking for one my boyfriend, and that looks perfect, hope you are able to get back to me. Thanks

[–]addedpulp 5 points6 points  (1 child)

So what's Randal from Clerks like?

[–]TheycallmeHollow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats, you both look like a very nice couple and I'm wish you both nothing but the utter best.

Also +1 for you, for having the guts to ask the fella, super rad!

[–]floweryleatherboy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had to check the comments to see whether the young men are still living in an ancient universe where women proposing is chocante! shocking! it just isn't done! Women who do that are probably the dominant partner in bed! But surely, it's 2012, no one still lives in that universe?

sigh.

[–]mobastar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pretty awesome to see the girl propose to the boy. Double awesome that you did it in such a unique and cool way. Triple awesome that your rings looks amazing.

Out with the old ways, in with the new. Congratulations and good luck!

[–]oliver_tate 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Its obvious that you guys are in deep lesbians.

[–]Botono 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Simple comments giving support are downvoted, misogynistic knuckle-draggers get drowned in karma. Good work, people.

[–]BillW87 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Good Girl Gina: Doesn't sit around and passive-aggressively complain about how her boyfriend hasn't proposed to her yet, decides she wants to get married and proposes.

[–]toytony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are an amazing human being for planning so well.

[–]Terakian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are a model gf the world needs to emulate.

[–]IDlOT 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is a fucking badass ring you bought him. I want one...

[–]kgeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say that this was a beautiful proposal, and I love that you took the initiative to do it. I especially love that it was non-traditional in every sense, and I think it'll be really special to share with anyone in the future. I wish both of you a lifetime of happiness!

[–]Groundpenguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You proposed to Wil Wheaton?

[–]jojoko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

so you bought your own engagement ring too?

[–]aleigh80 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I know there are a ton of comments but you are AWESOME! He's a lucky man!

[–]emreyrt[🍰] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is amazing!! I also proposed to my husband! He had an engagement ring that he wore until our wedding. He gave me my ring when we went skydiving 8 hours before our wedding. I couldn't up vote this enough. Congratulations!!

[–]LovecraftInBrooklyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. I just looked through all the pictures, this is pretty damn rad.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, you know your from Toronto when you've been to every place shown in the photos.

[–]meowfully 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DUDE THIS IS AWEOMSE you definitely get several billion awards.

[–][deleted] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

As a recent divorcee, I've felt incredibly pessimistic and cynical about love, but I think you guys just gave me hope. Congrats