The proposal that wasn't

It happens to almost every girl in a long-term relationship, even if you vow you're not "the marrying type."

Your boyfriend takes you on romantic trip, dresses up, buys a fancy dinner. After dessert, he hands you some roses before getting down on one knee. Your heart races.

Until you realize he's just tying his shoe.

The proposal that wasn't.

It strikes even the most careful victims, especially the ones who vow they're not ready for anything serious. Before long, you're rehearsing professions of love and planning your wedding party.

Then, you feel like a total goober when what seemed like a sure thing turns into just a false alarm.

Here, Glamour offers a hilarious story where one excited woman watched her boyfriend romantically reach inside his backpack...and pull out a bag of Doritos.

Ah, disappointment. But it makes for a good story, right?

(Not all marriage proposals are foiled by Cool Ranch Doritos. Ledger-Enquirer reporter Katie Holland is chronicling her wedding planning online. Follow her here.)