Man Proposes 43 Times Over 7 Years Before Girlfriend Says ‘Yes'. ‘He Deserves A Guinness World Record'
The man popped the question to his then-girlfriend, Sarah, for the first time just six months into their relationship.
A man proposed to his girlfriend not once, not twice, but 43 times, and she finally said yes. This is the story of Luke Wintrip, who had been dreaming of marrying his then-girlfriend, Sarah, since 2018.
According to a report in the New York Post, the tattoo artist popped the question for the first time just six months into their relationship. But Sarah, a marketing executive from Essex, UK, wasn't ready.
'I just said, 'No, we've only been together for six months.' I loved him, but I didn't want to say 'yes' to something I later retracted. I wanted to make sure with kids and everything going on that it was right. Luke said 'Okay, fine, but I'm going to keep asking you," she said as quoted by the outlet.
Timing Wasn't Right
Both Luke and Sarah had recently come out of serious relationships. For Sarah, it wasn't just about love; it was about protecting herself and her three daughters.
Still, Luke was sure. 'I knew it was early, but I just knew she was the one. My friends said to me, 'You're trying to beat her down,' but it wasn't that. I wanted to prove to her how much I want this, and I hoped one day the girls would look at it and go 'Well, if Luke loves Mum that much, I need to find someone that loves me that much'," he said.
Over the next seven years, Luke didn't give up. He continued to propose, and each time tried to make it more special than the last. From renting a castle in Prague to planning candlelit dinners and even organising a romantic horseback ride on a Jamaican beach, he tried it all.
Still, Sarah wasn't convinced. But Luke remained patient and hopeful. Then came the 42nd proposal and a promise.
'Next time you ask, I'm going to say 'yes,' but just you wait," Sarah told him.
The Moment She Said 'Yes"
A year went by, and Luke waited patiently. Then in 2023, he took Sarah to Greenwich in South East London, a place known for the Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian line. Surrounded by the symbolism of time and global coordinates, he got down on one knee and asked her once again.
'This is the centre of the world and you are the centre of the world and I want you to marry me," he said as Sarah recalled.
And this time, she finally said, 'Yes."
Then Came The Wedding
The couple got married in May during a destination wedding in Jamaica. Looking back, Sarah said she was touched by Luke's patience and dedication. 'He finally won my heart. He should probably get a Guinness World Record. I am grateful he persisted for so long."
She hopes her story encourages other women to take their time and listen to themselves. 'If they're the one, they'll put in the effort. You don't have to say 'yes' if you're not ready. You can say, 'not right now,'" she said.
Turns out, the 43rd time really was the charm. Who knew?
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