Generic User Name Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Just like the thread title says, would you date a man without a car? I personally just turned 19 years old and I don't have a car at the moment for a few reasons, them being that I don't like going out alone, I work and go to school from home, and so I don't feel like paying hundreds of dollars a month just to take up some space in a parking spot. I've been talking to a few girls from dating sites and it seems like majority of them are very hung up on a guy not having his own car at this age. Majority of the girls once they find out about my situation, they drop the ball on me. Some even went as far as to start ranting about it or even block me from the site and AIM a minute after! While I could definitely get a second job to be able to afford a car, I rather not. Not to mention, I would rather have a girl date me for who I am and not for what I own, but what do I know. Though I have set a goal for myself, where if I start dating someone for at least four months months, I will go and buy one. Either way, was it just the girls I have talked to or is it just generally expected for a guy to have a car? Opinions, thoughts, etcetera. Link to comment
barbielovesmac Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'd prefer he have a car. It's just one of those things. I've only been with 2 men who haven't had a car and that was simply because their car was in another state ... as they were in the military. Like I said, it's just one of those things. Link to comment
jettison Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I, personally, wouldn't date a man without a car. Link to comment
sweetpea Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Depends on the conditions. Some people in big cities like NY don't need cars. If it's a rural area and a car is needed, but he doesn't have one because he can't afford it or he lost his license because of a DWI then he is OUT of my book. Link to comment
Mavh25 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I don't mind cos I have a car, I'd prefer they did too, but its not a big deal to me if they don't I think most guys where I live strive to drive though, so its ok lol Link to comment
DN Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Isn't it a little hypocritical for someone who doesn't have a car to expect that a potential date should have one? Link to comment
winchester3 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Dude don't worry about it, if she likes you a car wont really matter. It's only a convenience/inconvenience. Link to comment
Crazyaboutdogs Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I would expect him to have a car. I had enough playing chauffeur to friends without a car, I wouldn't want to have to play the same role with a partner...sharing the responsibility is fine, but he has to have a car. Link to comment
MissIndigo Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My most recent ex and my current BF do not have cars. I, on the other hand, worship mine. It's not been an issue in either of these relationships. It's not a problem that these guys didn't/don't have cars. Then again, we lived in places where it's walkable and public transport is good. Link to comment
Dako Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'd never date a woman who has no car. It shows a complete lack of character. jk Link to comment
Mythical_Suicide Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Isn't it a little hypocritical for someone who doesn't have a car to expect that a potential date should have one? That's what I was thinking.. Link to comment
barbielovesmac Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 ive always had a car. gotta have my own way around. i dont like to rely on other people. Link to comment
Generic User Name Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Isn't it a little hypocritical for someone who doesn't have a car to expect that a potential date should have one? Yes, it would be. I honestly don't care if a girl has a car or not, because I can get rides from parents or friends, get on a bus, take a taxi, or even walk if I need to get somewhere. In fact, I would actually feel bad about asking a significant other to give me rides to buy groceries or something. Link to comment
grymoire Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'd never date a woman who has no car. It shows a complete lack of character. jk can you plz explain this? so if someone has a BMW or a Hummer then they supposedly have amazing character? Link to comment
jettison Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 ive always had a car. gotta have my own way around. i dont like to rely on other people. It all depends on where you live. If you live in LA then you need a car. If you live in San Francisco then you most definitely don't need a car. On my street I have a.... - grocery store - Greek grocer - post office - 3 taquerias - 2 greek restaurants - 2 thai places - 1 indian place - 1 cuban restaurant - 2 middle eastern restaurants and a hooka bar - a hardware store - 6 bars - Jazz club - prescription glasses place - about 20 clothing stores - 4 shoe stores I'm sure that I'm leaving a lot out, but it's not like I'd ever have to drive anywhere. I do travel for races, and I do rely on my friends for that however. Link to comment
jettison Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 can you plz explain this? so if someone has a BMW or a Hummer then they supposedly have amazing character? helps to translate the "jk" part of his post. Link to comment
Generic User Name Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 can you plz explain this? so if someone has a BMW or a Hummer then they supposedly have amazing character? People who don't have cars are irresponsible, immature and lazy. He was just joking though. Link to comment
Lionel Hutz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I actually get around Los Angeles great W/O a car. I do work and live along the light rails in Central Los Angeles. I dont WANT a car and if a girl does not want to date me because I dont have a car she is not worthy. It is kind of shallow I think. Lots of cute girls on the subway anyway. if had a car I'd be broke all of the time too. Link to comment
Dako Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sorry grymoire. I was making a funny, although my GF has a big thirsty SUV. Link to comment
JadedStar Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I, personally, wouldn't date a man without a car. I think that is pretty picky if you ask me. YOu can't be a bit more flexible? LOL Link to comment
Dako Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 jettison, What is he was quite wealthy? Link to comment
grymoire Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sorry grymoire. I was making a funny, although my GF has a big thirsty SUV. yea... it is funny that you link character with a car lol.... i am sure your GF has a BIG heart Link to comment
Lionel Hutz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I think that is pretty picky if you ask me. YOu can't be a bit more flexible? LOL Marry me. LOL!! j/k we need more laides like this. Link to comment
rocio Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 My better half didn't have a car when we were dating. But there were more interesting things to ride anyway. Link to comment
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