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this is actually really really interesting, I love it !!!

"People back then always married young it's natural!!!" Every single 1800s guide I've ever met casually mentions that, of course, you really shouldn't get married before you're at least 20, and waiting until 25 is usually better.

Or, like. Okay here's a long segment:

Just firmly going "it is crazy sexist to blame The Wife for overspending when thirty seconds of asking questions will immediately establish that her husband was outright lying to her about how much money they had. Talk to your wife like a normal person."

Or--okay, here. A section on being honest and not writing love letters in secret, because that's usually a good sign that there's something untoward going on....

....except that he then immediately acknowledges that sometimes, the reason you're hiding this from your parents is that your parents suck. That there are parents who frankly have not earned the right to approve or disapprove of your partner.

+ bonus gif which wasn't scripted where Mary puts her wedding ring back on

Downton Abbey Deleted Scenes [4/?]

Downton Abbey 3x02

I love Matthew checking in on Anna amid the Bates situation! Also, Mary admitting when she was wrong and then choosing to put her wedding ring back on speaks volumes about her relationship with Matthew. Matthew and Mary look so cute in their nightwear!

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Downton Abbey Deleted Scenes [7/?]

Downton Abbey 3x03

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I wish we'd kept this moment of sisterly bonding between Sybil and Mary. I also think it's so important to highlight how much pressure Mary and Matthew have on them not only to have a child but for it to be a boy than can inherit the estate.

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+ bonus Thomas & Daisy interaction

Downton Abbey Deleted Scenes [6/?]

Downton Abbey 3x01

This scene is so so cute and I'm so sad that they cut the little girl being so naughty and cheeky. You can just imagine what great parents Mary and Matthew will be from this little interaction.

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Downton Abbey Deleted Scenes [15/?]

Downton Abbey 3x07

*Please note that these subtitles came with the video and can't be changed

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It makes so much sense. 😭🙏

♡ because my boy contains multitudes ♡

1. when he was trolling Vi right from the beginning

2. when he was fucking done with Tynan's shit

"nO, bUt I cAn NaRrAtE" lives rent free in my head

3. when he manages to lighten the mood right before making out with Violet for the first time

4. when he cannot contain his giddiness that he can now bother Violet without having to utter a single word

5. when he decides honesty in the best policy with Mira

6. when he is offended by breakfast