A humorous incident recently shared on Reddit has become a talking point as a man recounted how he accidentally proposed to his girlfriend’s father instead of asking for his blessing. The post describes the awkward situation that unfolded during a dinner at his girlfriend’s family home.
The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for two years, decided to follow the traditional route of seeking her father’s approval before asking for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. After the meal, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement, he pulled her father aside to have a private conversation.
As he began to speak, he struggled to find the right words. Instead of saying, “I’d like your blessing to marry your daughter,” he accidentally blurted out, “I’d like to marry you.” This unexpected slip sent him into a tailspin of panic as he realized the blunder he had just made.
He recounted his frantic attempts to clarify, stammering, “I mean, I want to marry your daughter! Not you! Unless you’re into that! Not that I mean you’re not attractive or—oh my god, I’ll just go jump off a cliff now!”
Thankfully, his girlfriend overheard part of the conversation and found it hilarious. Her father playfully replied, “Well, I appreciate the offer, but I think my wife would object.”
Despite the initial embarrassment, the situation took a positive turn when the father ultimately gave his blessing for the marriage. This light-hearted moment has since become a family joke, with the man’s new nickname being “Dad’s other husband” among his girlfriend’s family.
Reddit users chimed in on the amusing story, warning the man that this anecdote would likely make its rounds during family celebrations for years to come. One user humorously advised, “Brace yourself, this story is gonna come out in engagement speeches, wedding toasts, and every anniversary.” Another added that he had given “the best gift he could ever be given as a dad—a joke that can be retold for decades without losing its charm.”
