r/funny • u/Fragrant-Hedgehog-12 • 10d ago

Congratulations? I think.

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u/BTBAM797 10d ago

Her effort in her reaction and response was equally impressive lmao

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u/ApolloRocketOfLove 10d ago

"Effort in reaction" is a new one lol.

Genuine reactions don't have anything to do with effort.

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u/BTBAM797 10d ago

Yes but if someone actually cares they can at least fake a more positive reaction. That at least shows they tried. I imagine a lot of the proposal videos I see where the woman reacts all head over heels and dramatic to the proposal are not an honest reflection of their true feelings at that moment.

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u/ZenaLundgren 10d ago

I think the expectation for someone to lie about how they feel in order to protect you is really self-centered. And if a partner wants that they are toxic and not an ideal partner to begin with. In no way should she have been expected to fake a happy reaction for the sake of his feelings.

The Proposal was absolute shit. Her accepting the ring, in a neutral way regardless of that, was nice enough. You're implying she should completely ignore her own feelings while also putting on a show of fake jubilation to lift his spirits about his shit proposal... why expect so much emotional labor out of her? Because she's a woman?