A man shared a story about how he planned a dream proposal for his girlfriend, Rachel. After months of saving for the ring and planning a big moment, he thought it would go perfectly. But instead, disagreements about the ring and some relationship issues turned it into a disaster. Now, he’s looking for advice on what to do.

He wanted everything to be special for Rachel, who loves romantic movies, so he rented a yacht and picked out a 1-carat ring for $5,000. Since he’s been saving for a house, he thought Rachel would appreciate the thoughtful proposal. But she was disappointed with the ring, saying it was too small and said she’d accept only if he got her a different one.

When he told her he had $80,000 in savings for their future, she got mad, thinking he should’ve spent more on the ring. She showed him expensive rings she liked, ones he couldn’t afford. She even suggested he take a side job to save more for a bigger ring. Despite this, he ended up buying her a $70,000 ring and doing a big, public proposal, which finally made her say yes.

Later, however, she began acting distant, as if she wanted a richer lifestyle. He felt no matter what he did, it was never enough. Two years into marriage, during a fight, she told him she’d made a mistake choosing him over someone named Jeremy, who could’ve given her a wealthier life. Hearing this made him feel like all his efforts and sacrifices for their relationship meant nothing, as though he’d only been her second choice.