to expect wealthy young gentlemen to court my 5 dds?

[GeorgianMumto5]

First post in aibu, inspired by a thread I saw in chat.

I have 5 dds, no dses (feel my pain) and no fortune to speak of. I worry constantly about our future, since dh's estate is to be entailed to a worthless cousin. None of my dds have yet secured the good matches that will secure their and our futures and I cannot rouse my dh to do so much as host one small party to advance their cause. (See my post in 'Relationships'.)

Lest I am later accused of 'aibu by stealth' I shall furnish you all with some background:

Until recently we felt sure that dd1 had made an excellent match. The young gentleman in question was charming, very attentive to dd1 (as I remarked on more than on occasion) and, most importantly, in possession of a small fortune. Unfortunately, due to reasons that are quite beyond me, the young gentleman has recently turned out to be false and has quite broken dd1's heart.

Dd2, well let's gloss over that one, shall we? That child was born to vex me! I did formerly entertain hopes of a match with the aforementioned cousin of dh's but dd2 turned him down (can you believe it?) with scant regard for her mother's nerves. Worse still, the sanctimonius git clergyman cousin has now struck up with dd2's 'best friend'.

Dd3. I'm afraid I have very much given up on that score. If the child would perhaps take her nose out of a book and into the gaze of a wealthy gentleman, I would write more on the subject.

Dd4. Reminds me very much of myself at her age. She is yet too young to consider a match but of course I make sure that she attends parties and the like. It's good to get oneself out there, I always say!

Dd5, dear, sweet girl and such good company! If Dd4 reminds me of my younger self, dd5 is my younger self! She and I share a fondness for young gentlemen in regimentals. I am sure we shall make a lady of dd5 yet!

So, aibu? What my dds lack in financial matters, they more than make up for in charm and sophistication, as I was telling my neighbour only the other day. Why then do the young gentlemen hereabouts cease to call upon us?

Can you not persuade one of the DDs to have a sex change thus reversing the unkind misfortune that Mother Nature has bestowed upon your poor heart?

Pick one.

SaggyOldClothCatPuss, were I not in character and thus lacking in self-awareness, I would remark upon the fortuity of having a lace collar at hand. Indeed!

what caramelwaffle .....my dear wtf

Yeah, get a grip. Then sign them up for that Uniform Dating site. We don't need any more culture round these parts- that's what the organic yoghurt is for.

Belle

Charleneanna, this may assist.

Although, in truth, I hope you are also "in character".

Methinks that Charleneanna aspires to be Mary!

and what makes you think i am not in character may i ask hehehe

ROARING at Charleneanna

Sorry Charlene. In vain did I struggle but my feelings could not be suppressed.

Because a Lady of good standing doth not state "what the fuck" she doth state "fornicate not - yah"...

i do have 5ds if they can assist of course they follow there father inhow to treat a dd lol

Anyway Mrs Bennett, you think you've got it bad: that Mr Morland's daughter has gone running round a 'haunted' Abbey in a transparent nightie

Thought the spelling was too good... Also, might know the one time I am actually not very nice apart from the weekend's deletion incident which we won't mention it would be misdirected.

Perks up..!

Oooh, and did you hear about that middle Dashwood girl? Positively threw herself at a passing horseman only to be cruelly rebuffed later on. 'Tis shocking.

I said that I didn't normally single out specific twats for a mention but... And you can guess the rest. That's me, not mentioning it.

Beware young men with gorgeous long limbs and manly stance military bearing is my only comment m'dear!

I would like to organise a fight between Bathsheba from Far From the Madding Crowd and any of the daft bints from Pride and Prejudice.

Lay your money down.

Bathsheba would kick them into next week.

Hmm, I think Miss Bingley might give her a run for her money...

I've always had a soft spot for Becky Sharp actually. She's shocking.