I Found Out My Boyfriend Cheated on Me during His Proposal
A New York resident was thrilled when her boyfriend surprised her with a trip to a theme park. However, his sudden public proposal coincided with her finding out he had been cheating throughout their relationship!
On November 25, 2023, a TikTok user named Tiffany Lyn took to the platform to share a shocking story about her cheating boyfriend that occurred around ten years before. Lyn explained that she discovered he was cheating right in the middle of his proposal to her.
In the clip, she revealed that she was madly in love with him and would do anything he asked. After dating for around two years, the TikToker was left shocked when her boyfriend proposed. Lyn explained her reluctance, saying that even though she was madly in love with him, she didn't feel they were ready for such a huge step.
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of how she realized her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
The chain of events that led to Lyn finding out the truth began shortly after they arrived at the Orlando amusement park. Lyn's boyfriend decided to sign up as a contestant in one of the competition games which would see him performing something.
Just as the competition was about to start, Lyn's partner handed over his cell phone. He asked her to film his performance, saying he wanted her to see what was going to happen. The TikTok user confessed that she was excited and thought what her boyfriend was doing was "so cute."
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of how she realized her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
Her boyfriend had to partake in four or five events as he competed against other people to win. Lyn's partner won the competition with her still filming everything with his phone. Suddenly, text messages started popping up on the screen.
The social media user revealed that the messages were from her boyfriend's mistress and that he had been with her the whole time he was dating Lyn. The other woman was quite angry, with the New Yorker guessing that her boyfriend must have informed his mistress that morning that their relationship was over because he was getting engaged.
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of how she realized her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
The irony in the woman's reaction was that she was already married! Lyn's heart dropped, and she felt sick to her stomach reading the texts while still filming and surrounded by a crowd of people.
Her partner proudly announced his proposal to everyone in attendance while Lyn stood there, knowing the truth. The messages left the social media user traumatized, but she doesn't like people seeing her upset, so she kept her cool.
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of how she realized her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
Lyn reacted by smiling and pretending to be elated about the proposal broadcast on a big screen. The woman received congratulatory messages from strangers around her, and she managed to keep her composure when she walked outside the venue to wait for her boyfriend.
Lyn understood when people spoke about getting vindicated, but she feels karma will do its work.
He gave Lyn a huge hug when he met up with her, told her he loved her, and did his proposal again with people watching. She reacted by dragging him to the nearest restaurant in the theme park. The couple sat at the bar, and Lyn told him everything she knew about his cheating.
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of how she reacted after realizing her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
Her boyfriend didn't deny anything because he knew he was caught red-handed and proceeded to tell Lyn everything he thought she wished to hear. All she felt was numb, and the only words she could say were:
"Baby, this two-carat diamond ring it's just not gonna be enough."
Tiffany Lyn telling the story of what she did after realizing her boyfriend was cheating on her during his proposal in a post uploaded on November 25, 2023 | Source: TikTok/triumphantlytraumatized
Lyn returned on the same day with an update of her story. She didn't agree to marry her boyfriend on the day he proposed. The couple drove home in silence after the failed proposal, and two days later, the "unhealed version" of Lyn agreed to wear the engagement ring and be his fiancée.
and her boyfriend then went on to make public appearances with Lyn wearing the ring, although she hadn't told her friends that they were engaged.
A man kneeling on one knee while proposing to his partner outdoors | Source: Pexels
Everyone was shocked when they saw the ring, but Lyn just sat there quietly, hoping she wouldn't have to talk about the proposal. After two to three months, the couple's relationship started falling apart because there was no way her fiancé would win her trust again.
Due to her having so much invested in the relationship, she struggled to end it immediately. However, after two years and $10,000 in therapy, she became strong enough in herself. The woman revealed that she returned the engagement ring to her ex-fiancé because she didn't want anything from him.
A hand with an engagement ring on the wrong finger | Source: Pexels
Lyn understood when people spoke about getting vindicated, but she feels karma will do its work. The TikTok user said she left the relationship with her head held high and got herself the tools needed so she'd never associate with a man like that again.
Her ex-fiancé has never had a successful relationship since. He married someone else after Lyn, but that only lasted a year. She described his life as "miserable" and noted that she didn't have to do that to him. As a sidebar, she said she sometimes regretted not selling the ring and taking herself on a "magical vacation." Lyn concluded her post by urging people to learn about narcissists so they could protect themselves from such people.
A man gesturing with his hands while his partner looks down during a disagreement | Source: Pexels
Click here to read about another story about a proposal gone wrong. This time a man saved for a decade to afford an engagement ring for his girlfriend, but she didn't want it after finding out the diamonds weren't real.