Gay proposal at the Rockefeller Building Rink

People who do this are insufferable and want social media clicks.

Is this actually a pitch for an emotional Hallmark Christmas movie, "The Gayest Blades: Diamonds in December"?

Subtle advertising

I think it’s nice.

If they're happy, I'm delighted, but the spectacle staged as some Disney Princess Magic Attention Whores' Moment where all the scum had to be swept out if the backdrop... It's a bit ugly and tells you what ridiculous people they are.

There was ample room for their sentimental/romantic gesture in a crowd, but no, they had to be the only actors on the stage for the spotlight and the media opportunities. 2

Me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me I'm special!

Even for a straight couple, a proposal in that location would be pretty gay.

Propose at home with just the two of you - so intimate and romantic.

No audience? Fuggetanoutit!

Fairy tale, alright.

Stunt queens.

[quote]someone said the rink had to be cleared for cleaning.

Did he toss a Baby Ruth bar on the ice?

F them on behalf of all the old bitter lonely eldergays.

Hey, I'm an old bitter lonely eldergay who thinks it is wonderful.

Love is all.

I live alone because I like it!

[quote]—He died on me.

So, he was the top.

If you're serious about wanting to get married, lads, do it quickly. Who knows how long Obergefell will stand.

Funny you should say that, r16. Just had lunch today with a friend that told me he married his ex-sometimes-current boyfriend this past week. They live in different cities, but my friend realized that as "just a friend" he could have no say or visitation rights if his ex should be in the hospital, and the non-English-speaking parents of his friend would only have complicated the mix. They talked about getting POAs for one another, and then my friend said, "fuck it - let's just get married, especially with what might happen under Trump and a very unreliable Supreme Court". They have always remained close even after separating as a couple, so this didn't seem to be a problem for either one.

Quickly and quietly, R16.

I’ll bet they set up their wedding registry as soon as they got home to their love nest.

Divorced in 5 years

R17 The POAs, naming each other in advance healthcare directives and so forth are still steps for your newly married friends to explore, 100%. On top of a marriage license, redundancy in these areas can't hurt -- especially if the Project 2025 types do manage to get a case before SCOTUS that plunders Obergefell. So-called "Justice" Thomas has all but begged for new litigation on this case in his recent opinions. The way things look now, he just may get it.

Sorry, I don't mean to be a wet blanket. Just trying to be realistic about where we might be headed sometime in the next four years. It's heartbreaking to contemplate, but I don't think anyone ever really thought Roe would fall until Trump won the last time and we saw SCOTUS get railroaded before our eyes. Let's protect ourselves if our barely won rights get taken away. ❤️

Glad to see DL is remaining true to form and responding as negatively and bitterly as possible to this heartwarming story this holiday season. Very on-brand. Never change.

He likes the chocolate stick!

A rock for my fella!

Part of me loves this and thinks it's sweet.

We've seen straight people do this at every fucking public venue - ballpark, restaurant, beach - you name it, we've seen it. So it feels fair play - and not that much of an inconvenience.

On the other hand, I wish these proposals would go back to being private - both straight and gay. I really don't care about most people's proposals - or their weddings - or other announcements. They're complete strangers.

So glad you're happy and excited - but keep it to yourself.

I have a friend from Florida who was in town to see The Great Gatsby and was at the rink and saw this happen live. She said people were enthralled by it but they stopped skating and a lot of people fell down!