Would you date someone who doesn't have a car/cant drive? Why or why not?

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For starters, im single dammit *eye roll* lol i wanna be happy because i knew i deserved better, but im mad at myself because i still love him but know its 100% over now. I ruined us for good. I was strong and broke up with him that afternoon after getting fed up. Then that night we talked, he played dumb and asked if i recalled what happened earlier. So i played dumb in return and pretended as if we never broke up. He got pissed and i turned all “delusional” and kept telling him he was still my boyfriend. I stooped to his level and had a very childish moment. But whatever, he's done with me now so its for the best. My friends tagteamed me and lectured me for getting weak all of a sudden and going out with a bang as the “crazy” girlfriend. Smh. But anyways today im feeling ok. They also told me how no guy these days will want a girl who doesn't have a car/not trying to learn to drive. So theyre prob right but i just wanted to ask y'all. I mean my boyfriend and guys before him didn't have a car but i still wanted and loved them. So it kinda sucks that guys these days apparently may not want me. #FeelFreeToList #DudeWheresMyCar

bolosniper · Accepted Answer

Unless you live somewhere that has great public transit, or have a medical condition the precludes you from driving. I'd say they need to drive. It's too much work to be the only driver in a family. My exwife didn't drive, so I'd goto college, on my way home I'd run errands, take her to work, then goto work myself, head home, then pick her up, maybe run another errand. And days off we're me driving all over running errands. If we needed to go do laundry at the laundromat, guess who did it. Groceries? Me again. Pick her sister up? Me. Fuck that, never doing it again.

Don_Law · Accepted Answer

I'd date & have dated someone who doesn't have a car or knw how to drive as long as getting one & learning how to drive is one of their near future goals

Where I am there is NO public transportation I stay in a VERY rual (country) area so if you don't have a car or live near where you work your dead in the water (so not having a car would be rough but as long as tht is something they want for themselves in the future then sure) but they don't want to learn how to drive ever then I don't think I could shoulder that

CHARismatic110 · Accepted Answer

I don't know how to drive so I feel like I'd be a hypocrite if I said I didn't wanna date someone because they couldn't drive or didn't have a car. I live in the city and take the bus everywhere so it's not really necessary for me to drive. Plus i don't see well so i don't feel i would pass the vision test to even get a license lol. I wouldn't mind if a guy didn't drive. We'd just have to Lyft or Uber everywhere.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Cars are material things. Possessions. They mean sod all in a relationship. Abilities, like driving, and somewhat the same.

All that matters is being loving and caring. ANy guy that cannot be that is not worth considering a s even a casual date, let alone a life long partner.

Logorithim · Answer

I don't currently have a car, but have had a girlfriend who didn't have one when I did, so I am OK with it.

Pinay_ako · Answer

Hell yes. A car is a car. I am dating a human, not a transformer.

PrincessGrail · Answer

I’m sorry Des. I would date a guy who didn’t have a car.

whatsgoingonwithme · Answer

I don't get the back story between all this.
But I would date someone who didn't have a car but knows how to drive. Only cause driving is my passion. I love driving whether its a 4 wheeler or a car. I love the adrenaline that you feel when you drive on a clear road going fast. Because I love it, I want my SO to have the same interest as me. Otherwise people will just think I'm some crazy person that cuts lines and going so fast for no reason. It's not like that, being in the car behind the wheel. I love it. That's why on my bucket list, I have to drive a supercar.

SjE78 · Answer

I dont drive myself YET, I took my test last year but due to certain events where a close friend i class as family was struggling with his health, he decided to end it and messaged me the morning of my test... telling me of his intent, it just was bad timing as it was the morning of my test and I failed on silly things because the driving was not my priority that day...
then my own health has been up and down (mostly down) so i stayed away from even attempting to learn until i got it sorted... I have owned a 125cc motorcycle and have driven manual and automatic cars.. i do seem to have issues with the clutch due to my left leg (as it it is that one i need here in the UK) but hopeful i will be driving this year :)

Udbhav_Bantwal · Answer

Yeah, I would I personally don't know anyone who would break it off with someone or wouldn't date someone if they didn't have a car or didn't know how to drive, it shouldn't really matter and it doesn't to me. I'm glad to hear that you finally broke up with him though, I know it's tough, especially since you feel you still love him so everytime you think of him, associate that with a bad memory of him or something that he did that hurt you and that might help you get over him and of course the main thing about getting over someone is no contact with him.
I'm sure you'll be fine, guys won't care if you don't have a car and if they do then it's a good thing cause then you'll know that they're not good enough for you if they'll only be with you for a car...

TripleAce · Answer

Damn no way lol no way. Can’t believe this

Well it depends really. If you live in the city It’s not that important. But if you live in an area where just getting to the convenient store is a challenge cause it’s far then yes she should have one for herself even
Otherwise she can never just be like hey I’m coming over
No it’s always going to be hey can you come pick me up lol

alice55 · Answer

I wouldn't date someone who doesn't have a car and can't drive my reasons is because I live in the countryside so if you have no car you can't have a job neither can buy bread.
Too it would annoy me having to drive him around all the time, it wouldn't be fair for me to pay everything.

princessfromjupiter · Answer

I couldn't care less about that living in a big city with all sorts of public transport where a car would actually be more of a hassle than a bonus.
I do have a drivers license and am a pretty good driver but I only ever drive when I really have to (i. e. when I'm home on the country side)

BananaGrey · Answer

Yes,, I would... It would be quite hypocritical for most to say no, knowing they'd be crushed if
someone rejected them on the
basis of not having money or
material means. But the shift
in balance is more guys would
date a girl without a car but we
can't say the same for most girls.

Anpu23 · Answer

In most big cities there really is no need to own a car. They are expensive and getting around isn't difficult without one. I wouldn't see the big deal as long as you are mobile and able to get around on your own. It would only be an issue if she continuously used me to be her chauffeur.

PeteSensations · Answer

Well I don't think there are any 'real' reasons to not date a girl/guy that does not own a car, the only thing is that it is much easier to have one.

So if I am dating a girl that constantly needs to be picked up/dropped off and isn't mobile herself, it would annoy me I'm sure.

Not at first, but surely after a while.

DDpsy · Answer

I have a vision problem that stopped me from getting a car. I see well otherwise and could probably get a license if I go trough a bunch hoops but I have been terrified at the possibility of hurting people due to eyesight. At the moment I am kind of resigned to waiting for self driving cars.

It sucks a lot when It comes to dating though.

AlexEfron · Answer

😕 sad news.
Nah.. I don't mind if someone doesn't have a car. There's no reason for me to want a girl with a car - I want the girl not her car 😂.
Besides, I don't have a car of my own.
1. I can't afford one right now
2. I'm too lazy to go and get a driving licence 🤣
3. Even if I buy a car and get a licence, I don't have the means to maintain it.
So yeah... I'm not buying one until I know that I can maintain it

xTom98 · Answer

I have plenty of cars and if she can’t drive it won’t be a big deal to me, only thing I’d mind is if she’s scared of car rides (cars are my hobby after all)

melanieeeB · Answer

To your question, yes I would And also I'm sorry that you're heart broken! I really wish for you that you get over this and finally get what you want and deserve!

BeMuse · Answer

Maybe… Where I live now you sort of need to have one to live. If I lived in a more walkable city with good public transit and she could run her own life without a car and didn’t want me to taxi her around everywhere then I wouldn’t care.

hahahmm · Answer

Nope. She would be too dependent on me like a child. Some guys like that but I don’t. Do yourself a favor and get a car because you’ll have more freedom.

Jjpayne · Answer

Yes, course! If only that was my only limitation... I would have been dating a long time ago!! But I would want to show a girl how to drive, because it is an important skill to have

Pink2000 · Answer

Girl I don’t have a car either. I have a license but no car. I never had a problem getting a boyfriend. A man will still date you. That’d be stupid to not date someone if they don’t have a car. Especially if they don’t know your circumstances.

Volb3at · Answer

I’ve never found someone I liked and gone “yeah they’re great, but they can’t drive...”. Driving can help sometimes, but it’s never a reason for me not to date someone.

dropkicknj13 · Answer

It wouldn't bother me at all, I have a car and prefer to be the one driving anyway. Oooh and it could be fun to teach you

naijagurl · Answer

At this age I would be fine with my partner not knowing how to drive but I would prefer if my partner could drive when I get older.

Hans222 · Answer

A is totally fine. It's not the car and the driving skills that count :D Be a sweetheart with whom I feel a click and I'll be happy :D

integrale77 · Answer

No problem dating someone who can't drive they have things worked out for getting round but I'd never give up my car

Hurlyburly · Answer

Neither me or my boyfriend can drive or own a car. I am about to save up for a license and a car but that takes time.

GunLover · Answer

I chose A because I don't care if my girl doesn't have a car or can't drive. Because I should be doing the driving and prefer driving. I would feel weird if my girlfriend was driving and I was in the passenger seat.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Whether a girl has a car or not i would date her  i would have to save money up to be able to go see her.

desidoll · Answer

I have a car myself and I can drive. I would say I prefer a guy who can drive too.

SarahsSummer · Answer

It would be impossible for me to date a guy who doesn’t have a car.

GingerGuy · Answer

Yes and I have before. It does make it harder to see each other, but otherwise don't care.

tartaarsaus · Answer

Where I live there is public transport going pretty much everywhere, so I'd date someone who is incapable of driving/doesn't have a car

Guanfei · Answer

I don't mind, I'm used to take the bus and walk since I'm a child.

genericname85 · Answer

right now i don't have a car, cause i'm back to school to get my masters and i don't need a car to get around in the city.

CoffeeWC · Answer

I don't have a car and I can't drive (at least not legally). I wouldn't mind dating someone who doesn't have a car or can't drive, but it would be preferable.

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

See as a guy it's okay because we basically Drive all the time anyway I'm my own car so that's not a problem but as a woman that doesn't have a car and can't drive

JSmuve · Answer

"They also told me how no guy these days will want a girl who doesn't have a car/not trying to learn to drive"

When did your friends become the authority on what guys look for in a girl? They probably won't date guys who don't have their own vehicle and are projecting their own biases onto guys thinking that our preferences are the same as their preferences.

DizzyAster2 · Answer

I live in NYC where not driving is ok. Some NYers go their whole lives without learning to drive.  So, yes, I would date some who didn't drive.

Giggletr0n · Answer

Yeah because it's about the person not the stuff they have and can or cannot do

BoobMan · Answer

I'm not sure why this would matter, so yeah--if she's otherwise awesome why not?

Jupiter1 · Answer

I would date someone who doesn't have a car as long as they know how to drive in case of an emergency.

LegateLanius · Answer

I've always lived in the city. It's not that difficult for me to get around. I would.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

I do not care if she has a car of can't drive because I have vehicles and can.

Lance1965 · Answer

I already do date someone that doesn't drive or have a car. It doesn't bother me.

s2firestar · Answer

I would. I could not list a reason why I would not.

funguy690 · Answer

I've dated girls who couldn't drive. It doesn't bother me at all. Plus I like driving and opening the door for my girl!

red_knight · Answer

That's not something that really matters it's just less convenient

Finchie40 · Answer

I would still date her , just because she doesn't drive doesn't make her a bad person

Slim57 · Answer

As they long as they can drive, I don't want to be driving them around everywhere, if they don't have a car I can understand

Fred1998 · Answer

I wouldn't care if she has a car or not but I want her to know how to drive if anything happens

Grimoxford · Answer

I dont have a car... but I have a semi truck... does that count? XD

LuWe22 · Answer

My boyfriend had recently a car crash and don´t have a car. Yes it´s kinda annoying but we work it out.

SirJohn42 · Answer

Well I dont drive I like to walk and get exercise. In tje city I can walk where I want to go.

llorando · Answer

I also don't have a car and can't drive

Waffles731 · Answer

I'm still learning. Making progress on my license

RyanAmaral · Answer

Yes becuase cars are my passion. I just hope she doesn't mind loud noises and going fast.

TohhhruAi · Answer

I don’t have a car either

Cowboy6666 · Answer

I don't have a car n can't drive babe

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Yea of course I would.

jmstarling · Answer

I live in NYC. I don't own a car but can drive.

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