I (38m) live in a major metropolitan city, while I don't live downtown my neighborhood is moderately walkable and so I don't own a vehicle. As a result i typically don't ever leave my neighborhood because it has everything I need. When I do leave I rely on public transport, Uber, or car rentals.
My mom and another family member really want me to settle down and have a family, and this is something that I am actively dating for. But they think that I should have a vehicle at my age, saying that it would give me more self-sufficiency, look better for dates, and allow me to date further outside of my neighborhood. I will admit that having a vehicle would be nice but it's definitely not a need. And to me it just feels a little bit silly to buy a vehicle primarily for the purpose of dating.
From the perspective of dating, is it a little bit strange for someone in my situation to not own a vehicle?