To yearn to be married to a man like Mr Bates

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( from mr Bates V the Post office)

just that

In what respect?

I know exactly what you mean. Someone so morally right, strong and loyal. I would find it annoying that it had taken over our lives. But that annoyance would be aimed at Fujitsu, the Post Office and government.

I imagine it would get quite irritating after a while.
Mrs Bates: I'm just nipping to get some milk
Mr Bates: Where from? Before you go I need to look at my spreadsheet with price comparisons from all supermarkets, where I've added in the price of petrol for the distance to each shop, and wear and tear on the car. Were you going to buy anything else because there's a column for that too? And if you're going to Tesco then you have to take the A423 rather than the Batley road to maximise fuel efficiency. Hang on, there's an email I've printed off in a box in the loft which has the answer.
Mrs Bates: <runs to the car once the loft hatch opens>

Why? Are you single or is there an issue with your husband?

I think he’s amazing. I’m sure some wife’s would get fed up with the time he’s spent on this, but he’s clearly someone with principles and determination and I think he’s great.

My ex husband was very similar in terms of doggedness and not letting go once he was right. It was one of his few good points lol.

I get the point but all you are seeing in one snapshot of his whole life

He is a good man who has been determined over a long period of time to do the best for other people. I agree these are very attractive properties. Sometimes though our biological make up means that we ignore these properties in good men and go for men who are more reckless and less caring. It is difficult.

He’s great.

But no.

Oh no. I want him as Prime Minister, not as husband. That scene where she chooses the paInt, sits on the stairs, says she has cancer. Political activists make useless partners as their minds are constantly elsewhere.

However I am considering a campaign to have his face on a postage stamp. And a new banknote.

Less greed. Profit no longer at any cost but only as a happy benefit of a well-run organisation that puts as much effort into staff and clients' wellbeing as shareholders.

Oh I love your stamp idea - you should start one of those petitions to get it debated in Parliament!

He's lovely. I'm torn between thinking how sweet and that I'd murder him within a week and bury his body under the patio.

I want to be married to the Dad of one of the women who was hoodwinked by the bloke in 'The Puppet Master' (Netflix). He was a similar type.

I'm seriously considering it. I think stamps are created by The Royal Mail - different organisation. But they'd be sold and used in post offices everywhere.

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I wonder how happy Alan would be at having his face on a stamp. I think it'd go against his principles.

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I thought this was about Mr. Bates in Downton Abbey, played by the fabulous Brendan Coyle.

He is morally upright and a stickler for detail.Dont know if I would want to be married to him as such ,but that sort of dependability would be attractive yes

Mr Bates is creepy, stalkerish and far too old for Anna.

Oh my god. I am married to a Mr Bates.

Me too.

He's a safe pair of hands but is he a fun pair of hands.

I wonder if any of the yarn bombers who do pillar box toppers have done him.

I'm glad you clarified because I was thinking Norman