Many people want their proposal to be a surprise, whether they’re the ones kneeling down or those squealing joyfully, saying yes (hopefully).
But arguably few people would want to be—or have been—surprised by them popping the question themselves. If you’re wondering, how can that come as a surprise if you’re doing it yourself, this redditor’s story might offer an explanation. You see, this guy was not planning on proposing to his girlfriend on his birthday, but she kind of did that for him. Scroll down to find the full situation in the man’s own words below.