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Would you date someone who does not drive

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Dancemom1 · 14/09/2026 19:30

Would it put you off from dating someone if you found out they didn’t drive?
after a nice first date with a man (40)
i found out he didn’t drive.
i do drive myself and couldn’t be without my car as i have w busy life with kids.
he has no kids so its a bit different.
he also lives around a 20 min drive away.

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Girliefriendlikespuppies · Today 09:28

No unless there was a good reason (epilepsy, sight issues etc.)

UniquePinkSwan · Today 10:55

MeetMeOnTheCorner · Yesterday 07:36

@UniquePinkSwanMy DH would not have entertained dating you. So you have found each other. I would never expect my dh to be a taxi service for me. I like my independence and being able to make my own decisions about where and when I go in my own car. Ditto for him. My DH would have found me boring and a bit needy. Obviously some men like that in a women.

Wow. You sound nice. I can drive now but I wasn’t ready then. Good job my DH isn’t a massive bellend like your sounds like. I’m very grateful for that at least

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